Hypertension as Mysteries and Myths are Constantly Being Debunked.
Recent studies have revealed that, of all the countries surveyed globally, South Africa(Alcohol and stress carried over from the Apartheid era?) has the highest prevalence of hypertension, closely followed by Russia(vodka?), in which over 70% of people aged above 50 years are hypertensive. The sad thing is that most of these people do not even know they have the condition and, worse still, of course, their condition is not managed. Hypertension, especially, predisposes people to stroke and heart attack. High bad-cholesterol and other fats, and hence weight, affect high blood pressure. Diabetes, as well. Hence the need for exercise to control weight and bring about other health benefits. Nutritional choices are important as they influence body weight and cell protection. Psychological stress and infections, smoking and alcohol intake, play a part, as well, for the strain they put on the body and the stress they inflict on cells. Raised blood pressure will break loose plaque la...