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What is Hypertension?
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because it often has no symptoms until it causes serious damage to the heart, brain, kidneys, or other organs.
Causes of Hypertension
There are many causes of hypertension, including:
• Age: The incidence of hypertension increases with age.
• Gender: Hypertension is more common in men than women.
• Race: African Americans are more likely to have hypertension than people of other races.
• Family history: People who have a family history of hypertension are more likely to develop the condition.
• Obesity: Obesity increases the risk for hypertension.
• Sedentary lifestyle: A lack of physical activity increases the risk for hypertension.
• Smoking: Smoking increases the risk for hypertension.
• Excessive alcohol consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to hypertension.
• Poor diet: A diet high in saturated fat and salt can increase the risk for hypertension.
• Chronic stress: Chronic stress can lead to hypertension.
• Sleep apnea: Sleep apnea can lead to hypertension.
Various Factors Contributing to Cause Hypertension Include:
There are many factors that can contribute to hypertension, including:
Smoking.
Excessive alcohol consumption.
Poor diet.
Lack of physical activity.
Obesity.
High sodium intake.
Family history of hypertension.
Age.
Gender.
Race.
Examples of Suitable Activities are:
Studying for a test.
Reading a book.
Doing homework.
Watching a movie.
Playing a video game.
Spending time with friends or family.
Working out.
Eating healthy.
Resting.
Relieving Stress
There are many ways to relieve stress. Some people exercise, some people listen to music, and some people read. Other people may use different methods, depending on what relaxes them. Some people take a hot bath, some people get a massage, and some people use aromatherapy. Whatever method people use, the goal is to clear their mind and relax.
Medications
There are many different types of medications that can be used to treat bipolar disorder. Some of the most common types of medications used to treat bipolar disorder include mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants.
Mood stabilizers are medications that are used to stabilize moods. They are often used to treat bipolar disorder and can help to prevent mood swings from occurring. Mood stabilizers include medications such as lithium, valproate, and carbamazepine.
Antipsychotics are medications that are used to treat psychotic symptoms. They are often used to treat bipolar disorder and can help to control symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. Antipsychotics include medications such as olanzapine, quetiapine, and risperidone.
Antidepressants are medications that are used to treat depression. They are often used to treat bipolar disorder and can help to improve moods. Antidepressants include medications such as sertraline, fluoxetine, and paroxetine.
Antihypertensive Drugs Include:
There are many different types of antihypertensive drugs, which work in different ways to lower blood pressure. Some of the most common types include:
ACE inhibitors – These drugs block the action of ACE, an enzyme that helps to widen blood vessels. This causes the vessels to narrow, which lowers blood pressure.
Beta blockers – These drugs work by blocking the action of the hormone adrenaline, which helps to widen blood vessels. This causes the vessels to narrow, which lowers blood pressure.
Calcium channel blockers – These drugs work by preventing calcium from entering the cells of the heart and blood vessels. This causes the cells to relax, which lowers blood pressure.
Diuretics – These drugs work by increasing the amount of urine the body produces. This helps to get rid of excess fluid from the body, which lowers blood pressure.
Diet Rich Bonhoeffer
“The test of the morality of a society is what it does for its children.”
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor, theologian, and resistance fighter who was executed by the Nazis in 1945. He is considered one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the 20th century.
