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If you or someone you know has high blood pressure, there are ways to lower it. Having high blood pressure means your heart must work harder to pump blood through your body. Too much salt, use of tobacco, caffeine and alcohol can lead to increases in blood pressure. Talk about taking the fun out of everything! Also, stress, diabetes, sleep apnea and kidney disease are other factors that can lead to increases in blood pressure. This is something you can control to help reduce your blood pressure. But most importantly, TAKE YOUR PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS! See a doctor. Stroke-level blood pressure can be 180/120 or lower. Unfortunately, this can happen without feeling any symptoms. This is why it is called the "Silent Killer." |