About half of US adults have high blood pressure. Many do not know it because high blood pressure has no symptoms.
Half of all American adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
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Hypertension · Lifestyle — clinical provenance dossier
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A healthy blood pressure reading is below 120 over 80. The top number is systolic. The bottom number is diastolic.
A healthy systolic blood pressure is less than 120 mm Hg.
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DASH ("Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension") uses fruit, vegetables, whole-grains and low fat dairy to lower blood pressure.
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The DASH eating plan focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. It is one of the most effective ways to lower BP.
Choosing a heart-healthy dietary pattern (DASH eating plan, Mediterranean pattern, or Dietary Guidelines)
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Limiting the amount of salt you eat can be an important part of eating healthy.
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Stage 1 high blood pressure starts at 130 over 80. Stage 2 starts at 140 over 90. The diagnosis comes from repeated readings.
Your blood pressure is high when you have consistent systolic readings of 130 mm Hg or higher.
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