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What Should Your Blood Pressure Be?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Lifestyle measures, including good nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and appropriate stress management, are the best ways to maintain normal blood pressure throughout life. Like other risk factors for heart disease, the key is to maintain normal blood pressure for as long as possible. It is not enough. N Engl J Med.

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"Exercise in a Pill": The Next Biohack or a Far-off Fantasy?

Physiologically Speaking

Plenty of people love to exercise. But the disheartening truth is that most people don’t enjoy exercise. A third or less of adults meet the minimum recommendations for aerobic and strength exercise each week. I’m an exercise scientist by training. We can promote exercise until we’re red in the face.

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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

MIBHS

Exercise Regularly : Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, such as walking, cycling, or swimming. Exercise strengthens your heart and improves its efficiency, reducing blood pressure levels over time. Limit Alcohol and Avoid Tobacco : Drinking excessive alcohol can raise your blood pressure.

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The Management of Chronic Disease

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Fourthly, we need to educate the patient on the condition in jargon-free and reassuring language on what risk factors and lifestyle choices may have led to the development of the condition and on practical ways to modify those risk factors as aggressively as possible.