Infographic: 10 Reasons You Might Have High Blood Pressure

Check out the infographic below to find out some key factors at play in your blood pressure:

1. Age – for those younger than 45, high blood pressure affects more men than women. For those above 65, it affects women at a higher rate.
2. Family History – high blood pressure tends to run in families.
3. Smoking – smoking temporarily raises your blood pressure, but it also has a cumulative effect that damages your artery walls and causes them to narrow. (Secondhand smoke can also have this effect).
4. Stress – although temporary, stress can cause jumps in your blood pressure. (Just don’t rely on tobacco or cigarettes to relax).
5. Being Overweight – the heart is forced to pump more blood through the system, which increases the pressure on your arteries
6. Excess sodium – a high-sodium diet causes the body to retain fluid, which increases blood pressure.
7. Too much alcohol – drinking too much can damage your heart. Make sure to only drink in moderation (up to 1 drink/day for women and up to 2/day for men).
8. Lack of physical activity – a sedentary lifestyle usually leads to an increased heart rate and higher blood pressure.
9. Medication – some medicines can change fluid and salt absorption in the body, which may cause your blood vessels to constrict – leading to high blood pressure.
10. Medical Conditions – some medical conditions such as chronic kidney disease or sleep apnea can increase blood pressure.

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