Waking up on time, eating a healthy breakfast, or exercising for a few minutes are simple habits that can help control blood pressure.

Mr. Tan, 60, experienced facial numbness and increasing fatigue from night to morning, leading doctors to diagnose cerebral infarction after many years of diabetes, high blood pressure, and metabolic disorders.

Common foods like braised dishes, fried chicken, hotpot toppings, milk tea, convenient lunchboxes, grilled foods, and processed meats can damage kidney health.

I have high blood pressure and am not currently taking medication; is trekking safe for me? (Thuan Hoa, Hai Phong)

Taking medication as prescribed and maintaining healthy habits such as a low-salt diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep can help control high blood pressure.

The ultraviolet (UV) index in many provinces and cities is reaching 10-13, an extremely dangerous level for skin and eyes, amid a severe heatwave sweeping across the country.

Drugs can cause arrhythmias, hypertensive crisis, myocardial infarction, heart failure, or sudden death, even in young, healthy individuals.

Do sweet fruits like mango, longan, and lychee increase blood pressure? I have had high blood pressure for many years and am on medication. Do I need to avoid this food group? (Nguyen Tuong, 63, Quang Ninh)

Checking blood pressure before a trip, preparing medication, and maintaining hydration throughout the journey can help prevent sudden blood pressure spikes.

Apples, citrus fruits, bananas, and kiwi contain potassium and antioxidant compounds that are good for blood vessels, helping to naturally lower blood pressure.