https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt Blood Pressure. What are the causes of high blood pressure and ways to avoid getting it. en-us 2017-01-25 19:26:37 UTC 2025-10-24 17:50:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png 45984 https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/149442855 1. Smoking increases the rink for the buildup of fatty  substances ( plaque) inside the arteries, a process that high blood pressure is know to accelerate. ]]> 2017-01-25 19:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/149442855 45984 https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150009032 2.When there's increased weight it takes more pressure to move the blood around the body. When the weight gain is in the abdominal area there is a greater risk for high blood pressure because this type of fat is more likely to cause the arteries to become thick and stiff.]]> 2017-01-27 21:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150009032 45984 https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150009259 3. People who are inactive tend to have higher hear rates. The higher your heart rate, the harder your heart must work with each contraction and the stronger the force of your arteries.]]> 2017-01-27 21:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150009259 45984 https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150009537 4. Salt works on your kidneys to make your body hold on to more water. Too much salt raises your blood pressure, and puts strain on your kidneys, arteries, heart, and brain.]]> 2017-01-27 21:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150009537 45984 https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150009671 5. Much of the understanding of the body system involved in high blood pressure has come genetic studies. High blood pressure often in families. However, these known genetic factors only account for 2 to 3 percent of all cases.]]> 2017-01-27 21:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150009671 45984 https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150009980 6. Make sure that you have your pressure measured regularly, either at your doctor's office or at home.]]> 2017-01-27 22:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150009980 45984 https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150010227 7.  exercise regularly At least 30 minutes most days of the week can lower by blood pressure by 4 to 9 milimeters.]]> 2017-01-27 22:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150010227 45984 https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150010710 8. Try dash diet. Dietary Approach to stop hypertension diet. A typical day on DASH diet involves three full meals and two to three snacks.]]> 2017-01-27 22:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150010710 45984 https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150011036 9. Stress can increases blood temporarily]]> 2017-01-27 22:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150011036 45984 https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150011764  10. Nearly one billion people have blood pressure: of these,]]> 2017-01-27 22:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/45984/73sp03eb6vdt/wish/150011764