Stress and Blood Pressure
Stress and Blood PressureNow, a Health MinuteAll of us experience some stress in our daily lives.It can temporarily raise your blood pressure or increase it if you already have hypertension.But far less is known about whether stress can actually be a cause of high blood pressure.One study that looked at this examined men who had a job with a lot of responsibility but little control, asituation that can cause chronic stress.Experts, however, believe that most cases of high blood pressure come from other factors.But if you feel trapped in a stressful lifestyle, you can do something about it.A daily walk, breathing exercises, and even yoga can help you relax.Remember, most people with elevated blood pressure aren’t even aware of it. So just to be safe, get yourblood pressure checked on a regular basis.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.INT01003B EN StressAndBloodPressure.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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