8 Reasons Why Your Blood Pressure Shoots Up
8 Reasons Why Your Blood Pressure Shoots Up
Reason 1:
Too much sugar consumption
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Just one 24-ounce soft drink causes an average 15-point increase in systolic.
Reason 1:
Too much sugar consumption
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Just one 24-ounce soft drink causes an average 15-point increase in systolic.
Reason 2:
Solitude and loneliness
-It's not just about the number of friends you have - it's about feeling connected.
Reason 2:
Solitude and loneliness
-It's not just about the number of friends you have - it's about feeling connected.
3. Sleep apnea
People with sleep apnea are more likely to get high blood pressure and other heart problems.
3. Sleep apnea
People with sleep apnea are more likely to get high blood pressure and other heart problems.
4. Lack of potassium
Your kidneys need a balance of sodium and potassium to maintain the right amount of fluid in your blood.
4. Lack of potassium
Your kidneys need a balance of sodium and potassium to maintain the right amount of fluid in your blood.
5 Chronic pain and illness
-Sudden or acute pain will heighten your nervous system and raise your blood pressure.
5 Chronic pain and illness
-Sudden or acute pain will heighten your nervous system and raise your blood pressure.
6. Thyroid problems
-Blood flows faster through hard vessels, pushing against the walls and increasing pressure
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6. Thyroid problems
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Blood flows faster through hard vessels, pushing against the walls and increasing pressure
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7. Decongestants
Ingredients like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine can constrict blood vessels.
7. Decongestants
Ingredients like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine can constrict blood vessels.
8. Dehydration
Drink more water!
-When your body's cells don't have enough water, your blood vessels narrow.
8. Dehydration
Drink more water!
-When your body's cells don't have enough water, your blood vessels narrow.