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The respiratory system of our body comprises of the lungs, trachea,
airways and nasal passages. A recent study indicates that blood
pressure influences not only our heart, brain and kidneys, but also has
a significant impact on our respiratory system. Let us take a look at
how high blood pressure affects the respiratory system.
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Our eyes are wonderful gifts that provide us with the wonder of sight.
Eyes are also one of the most sensitive organs of the human body. We
need to look after and care for our eyes very well. Regular check-up of
eyes is important for individuals, especially persons diagnosed with
high blood pressure and diabetes.
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High blood pressure, more often known as the silent killer’ shows no
particular symptoms. It has become a very common medical disorder and a
cause of alarm in medical science and public health. Sedentary and
stressful lifestyles, smoking, alcohol abuse, excess weight and a
faulty diet, all contribute to a potentially dangerous high blood
pressure condition.
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Blood pressure is the force of the blood when it flows from the heart
to the different parts of the body. Blood pressure is the highest when
the heart beats and lowest when the heart is at rest. The first one is
called systolic and the second is called diastolic blood pressure.
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Hypertension is used to refer to a medical condition of a consistently
raised blood pressure. Blood pressure levels in human beings vary
according to age, weight, and medical condition, the level of physical
activity and daily stress levels.
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High blood pressure is a widespread disease amongst Americans.
Approximately one-third of the American population is affected by this
disease.
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