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Static handgrip and hypertension have shown that as a result of static
handgrip exercise, blood pressure levels may rise. A lot of reflex
activity is performed during static handgrip exercise.
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Blood circulating through the arteries from heart exert some pressure
on the walls of the arteries which is called blood pressure.
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Let the ignorance be bliss anywhere else other than in case of
hypertension, the 'Silent killer', as it has come to be known as, might
just end up slaying a lot many than it already has.
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People who have both hypertension and diabetes are at an even greater risk
for developing secondary diseases such as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis
is a disease that causes plaque build-up and hardening of the blood
vessels, especially the arteries. This can lead to coronary artery
disease, heart attack, stroke and/or kidney disease.
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