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  The four stages of  high blood pressure  (hypertension)can have a variety of, occasionally unexpected, effects on your health. Different Types of Hypertensions Most of us have taken our blood pressure at some point, and we may have an idea of what constitutes "good" or "bad" numbers in general. It can be confusing to navigate the many phases and forms of hypertension, but knowing the hazards associated with the numbers is crucial, particularly for those over 50. A blood pressure measurement of 130/80 mm Hg or above is considered hypertension, according to guidelines published in 2017 by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (AHA). Because large  arteries  stiffen with age and raise blood pressure, older adults are more vulnerable to high blood pressure. If medication and lifestyle modifications fail to control the illness it may lead to heart disease, stroke, renal disease, vision issues, and even cognitive damage.    An estim...

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high blood pressure  is defined as anything higher than 130/80 mm Hg, and it affects 47% of all adults . With aging, that percentage increases to almost 70% of persons 65 and older. However, watching what you put on your plate is one of the easiest methods to help lower your blood pressure, according to an expert.   Adopting the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which emphasizes whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables, lean meats, nuts, and seeds, is one approach to accomplish this. According to a 2020 review of 30 randomized controlled trials that was published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, individuals who followed the DASH diet significantly reduced their blood pressure in comparison to control groups—even if they did not have hypertension. According to other, previous research, people with hypertension had an approximate 11-point drop in blood pressure when they f...