Eating a handful of walnuts, one banana daily, avoiding processed foods, and regularly walking 40 minutes are simple ways to help control blood pressure.
High blood pressure often has no clear symptoms, though it can sometimes cause morning headaches, fatigue, mild shortness of breath, or blurred vision.
I have high blood pressure and during Tet, I often stay up late and drink a lot of alcohol, which sometimes causes chest tightness and shortness of breath. Are these warning signs of a heart attack? (Van Nam, 50, TP HCM)
Overeating and inactivity after a long holiday can increase blood pressure and blood sugar, putting individuals with cardiovascular disease, the elderly, and diabetics at risk of stroke.
I am 52 years old, have high blood pressure, and have recently experienced transient headaches and dizziness. Are these signs of a stroke? Can a brain MRI help detect early stroke risk? (Minh Tuan, Ho Chi Minh City)
Individuals with high blood pressure should prioritize a diet rich in green vegetables, fruits, fatty fish, and legumes to help stabilize blood pressure and promote cardiovascular health.
During severe cold, people should limit going out in the early morning to avoid thermal shock, ensure adequate nutrition, and understand stroke signs for timely first aid.
Many believe that a hot bath helps the body dissipate heat, reduce fatigue, alleviate drunkenness, and eliminate alcohol. Is this true? (Hung, 22, Hanoi).
Beetroot is rich in natural nitrates, which when juiced, steamed, or boiled, helps increase nitric oxide, dilate blood vessels, improve circulation, and support blood pressure control.
