Hypertension

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition where the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and is typically recorded as two numbers: systolic pressure (the pressure when the heart beats while pumping blood) over diastolic pressure (the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats). Normal blood pressure is typically considered to be around 120/80 mm Hg.

Treatment for hypertension typically involves lifestyle changes such as adopting a healthy diet, regular exercise, weight loss if overweight or obese, reducing alcohol consumption, quitting smoking, and managing stress.

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