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In fact, most people are completely unaware of the dangers associated with high blood pressure, the so-called “silent killer.” Your blood pressure may, at times, go up for a variety of reasons. The problem is when it stays high, it damages the blood ...
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
According to the American Heart Association, anything above 120/80 mmHg is considered elevated blood pressure, while anything over 130/80 mmHg is considered high blood pressure. The good news: Elevated and high blood pressure can often (but not always) be addressed with diet and lifestyle modifications, said Dr. Phillips.
Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure include salty foods, saturated fat, added sugars, and alcohol. This includes many fast foods and processed foods.