3 Scientific Facts on High Blood Pressure

You may have heard various causes of high blood pressure, but you may still not be sure yet. Well, these 3 facts are scientifically proven so you should not be doubtful.

1.  Those who live in less polluted places have lower blood pressure

According to a research by the University of Dusiburg-Essen, Germany, those who live in urban areas with high air pollution tend to have higher blood pressure than those who live in less polluted neighborhood.

This study may clarify why people living in areas that are highly polluted have higher risk to get cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack. Beside polluted air, constant exposure to noise as a result of living in busy urban areas may also contribute to higher blood pressure.

Try to avoid exposure to air pollution as best as you can.

2. Those who are more active physically have lower blood pressure

In the previous blog post, it has been mentioned that one of the many ways to lower blood pressure naturally is by being more active physically.

The scientific reason behind this fact is that being more active may decrease the effects of salt, since excessive salt intake can increase blood pressure according to a research from the American Heart Association Nutrition. That is why you are recommended to increase physical activities and reduce salt consumption.

3.  Negative emotions can increase blood pressure

First of all, when you are having negative emotions you tend to pay less attention to take care of yourself. For example, you may not be careful of what you eat and you may even drink more alcohol, smoke, or do other unhealthy activities that can contribute to high blood pressure.

As an addition, having negative emotions or being stressed out also tend to narrow the arteries so that the blood pressure will increase. According to a study, people who are having a stress tend to increase the level of cortisol, a chemical substance produced that can narrow the arteries.

Therefore, always try to not be stressed out all the time and just enjoy this beautiful life that God has given :-)