Hypertension is a major medical and public health issue. Its prevalence increases with increasing age, thus affecting a significant portion of the population above 60 years of age. Poor lifestyle habits are one of the major factors that cause hypertension.
These should be modified to lead a healthy life. The seventh report of the Joint National Committee (7thJNC), the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) recommend lifestyle modifications as the first steps towards the management of hypertension. Below are the key recommendations to lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of hypertension Modification Advise SBP (systolic blood pressure) reduction (range) Weight reduction Maintain body mass index (18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2) 5-20 mmHg/10kg DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan Consuming a diet rich…
