High blood pressure, the consequences

Over the years, high blood pressure damages the heart, coronary arteries, brain, kidneys and blood vessels. This can result in life-threatening illnesses such as heart attacks or strokes. The most important goal in the treatment of high blood pressure is therefore to permanently reduce the blood pressure to a normal level.

Is high blood pressure dangerous?

According to the German Hypertension League, a blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg is normal. Lower values are optimal. Only from a value of 140/90 mm Hg and higher does a doctor speak of hypertension.

High blood pressure: causes?

There are four main factors that can be identified as causes of high blood pressure: too little exercise, an unhealthy diet, obesity and stress.

Can high blood pressure be prevented?

Yes, a healthy lifestyle without alcohol and cigarettes, physical exercise and a regular daily routine can prevent high blood pressure. In the case of mild or moderate hypertension, this alone often reduces blood pressure to such an extent after the first three months that medication can become superfluous.

A new study by Italian researchers has also identified another factor that can prevent high blood pressure: the summer weather. According to the studies by climate medicine experts, summer temperatures, where it is also warmer indoors, or trips to more southerly climes clearly help to reduce blood pressure. Let's go to Italy then ...

Salt is better than its reputation

Until now, salt was thought to raise blood pressure. But that's not true. Our body needs sodium chloride. But not too much: even blood pressure is happy with three grams a day.