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Hypertension, essential
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High blood pressure without a particular cause
Symptoms include increased blood pressure, headache and blurred vision
Cause unknown but may be related to salt intake and other factors affecting the blood vessels and heart
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females
May occur at any age but more common in older adults
May be mild without symptoms to severe and life threatening
Treatments
Decrease intake of saturated fats, red meat, and sweets
Increase fruits and vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods
Increase whole grains, fish, poultry, and nuts
Eat foods rich in magnesium, potassium, and calcium
Decrease salt intake
Maintain healthy weight
Increase physical activity to 30 minutes a day
Limit alcohol
Stop smoking
Reduce stress with relaxation techniques such as yoga and deep breathing
Monitor blood pressure at home
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