Ignoring blood pressure can be costly, know its signs and ways to avoid risks

World Hypertension Day 2025: High blood pressure is a "silent killer" that can be fatal even without symptoms. The purpose of World Hypertension Day is to focus on awareness and prevention in time.

World Hypertension Day 2025: Most of us are not serious about health until we get a report or any problem is visible. But what if a disease is silently hollowing out your body from inside, that too without making any noise? High blood pressure is one such "silent killer" disease, which can prove fatal even without symptoms. Therefore, the purpose of World Hypertension Day is to make people aware of this dangerous disease. Therefore, this time the theme has been kept as, "Measure your blood pressure correctly, control it, live long".

What is blood pressure and why is it dangerous?

Blood pressure is the pressure with which your blood hits the walls of the arteries. When this pressure becomes more than normal and persists for a long time, it is called high blood pressure. This condition can have a bad effect on the heart, kidneys, eyes and brain. The most dangerous thing is that the initial symptoms of this disease are often negligible. That is, not much can be detected.

What are the common symptoms of high blood pressure?

There is constant headache due to blood pressure.

You start feeling tired or dizzy.

I start feeling heaviness in my chest.

One starts feeling nervous or having shortness of breath during sleep.

Which people are at greater risk of high blood pressure?

The danger remains for people above 40 years of age.

It is a problem for those who smoke and consume alcohol.

It also happens due to obesity or irregular eating habits.

Easy ways to keep blood pressure under control

Reduce salt intake, excess salt directly increases blood pressure.

Walk for 30 minutes every day, exercise improves blood circulation.

Reduce stress, meditation, yoga and deep breathing are beneficial.

Eat fruits and vegetables; a diet rich in potassium and fibre helps.

World Hypertension Day reminds us that taking blood pressure lightly can be a big mistake. This disease comes as silently as it leaves behind serious problems. Being alert on time, getting regular checkups done and making small changes in lifestyle are the only things that can save you and your family from this dangerous threat.

Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.

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