Hypertension means when your blood pressure is 140/90 or above. The danger zone of hypertension is above 180/120. Here are few causes of hypertension:
1) Stress- Stress is one of the factor which can raise your blood pressure very easily. Your body produces strss hormone which can temporarily increase your blood pressure by causing your heart to beat faster. So constant stress can cause increase in Blood pressure levels.
2) Inactivity- Being inactive can lead to fatty material build up in the arteries causing arteries carrying blood to heart getting blocked and it can lead to heart attack.
3) Lack of sleep- Lack of sleep could cause swing in hormones leading to a higher risk of high blood pressure.
4) Poor dietary choices- Packed and processed food contains a lot of preservatives which can lead to high blood pressure.
5) Inadequate water intake- When the body's cells lack water, the brain sends a signal to the pituitary glad to secrete vasopressin, a chemical that causes constriction of the blood vessels. This causes blood pressure to increase which leads to hypertension.
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