
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. How well do you know the causes and risks of high blood pressure?
What you know (or don’t know) can dramatically affect your health. Take this short quiz to find out.
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May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. How well do you know the causes and risks of high blood pressure?
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The effects of high blood pressure include:
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all of the above. Over time, high blood pressure can cause your arteries to thicken or harden. This can lead to heart attack or stroke. Untreated high blood pressure can also lead to dementia as the arteries supplying blood to the vessels in your brain become blocked.
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all of the above. Over time, high blood pressure can cause your arteries to thicken or harden. This can lead to heart attack or stroke. Untreated high blood pressure can also lead to dementia as the arteries supplying blood to the vessels in your brain become blocked.
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You can lower blood pressure by reducing this mineral in your diet:
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sodium. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Even a small reduction in the sodium in your diet can reduce blood pressure by 2 to 8 mm Hg.” While Harvard Health Publication states that consuming calcium, magnesium, and potassium regularly is helpful for good blood pressure management. Read more about the top foods rich in essential minerals.
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sodium. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Even a small reduction in the sodium in your diet can reduce blood pressure by 2 to 8 mm Hg.” While Harvard Health Publication states that consuming calcium, magnesium, and potassium regularly is helpful for good blood pressure management. Read more about the top foods rich in essential minerals.
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True or False? Having a blood pressure reading of 120/80 is considered ideal.
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False. Having a blood pressure reading of 120/80 is actually considered pre-hypertension (early stage high blood pressure) by the American Heart Association (AHA). Optimal blood pressure readings should be less than 120/80.
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False. Having a blood pressure reading of 120/80 is actually considered pre-hypertension (early stage high blood pressure) by the American Heart Association (AHA). Optimal blood pressure readings should be less than 120/80.
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Causes of developing high blood pressure include:
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E, all of the above. All of the listed risk factors can lead to a person developing high blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, and not smoking can help reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure and can help manage the condition if you’ve already been diagnosed. Sleep apnea can also lead to high blood pressure. If you suspect you have sleep apnea, visit your physician.
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E, all of the above. All of the listed risk factors can lead to a person developing high blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, and not smoking can help reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure and can help manage the condition if you’ve already been diagnosed. Sleep apnea can also lead to high blood pressure. If you suspect you have sleep apnea, visit your physician.
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High blood pressure can damage your kidneys and eyesight if left untreated.
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True. The American Heart Association notes that untreated high blood pressure can lead to damage of all of the blood vessels in the body, including those in your eyes, which can cause vision loss. They also note that damage to the arteries leading to your kidneys can affect the ability of the kidneys to properly filter blood.
Being aware of your blood pressure readings will help you actively manage your health. Knowing the risks, working with your physician, and taking the appropriate actions to lower your blood pressure and keep it within a healthy range is essential to your good health.Incorrect
True. The American Heart Association notes that untreated high blood pressure can lead to damage of all of the blood vessels in the body, including those in your eyes, which can cause vision loss. They also note that damage to the arteries leading to your kidneys can affect the ability of the kidneys to properly filter blood.
Being aware of your blood pressure readings will help you actively manage your health. Knowing the risks, working with your physician, and taking the appropriate actions to lower your blood pressure and keep it within a healthy range is essential to your good health.