Broccoli, purple cabbage, beetroot, and potatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, and compounds that can help control blood pressure and protect cardiovascular health.
Stroke is not a random event; most cases are linked to six controllable risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, smoking, and obesity.
Drinking coffee, smoking, strenuous exercise, consuming alcohol, or holding urine before a blood pressure measurement can cause temporary fluctuations, leading to inaccurate results.
Adding potassium-rich fruits like bananas, avocados, or kiwis can help balance sodium levels in the body, contributing to the control of high blood pressure.
I have had high blood pressure for many years, taking medication regularly, and recently gained weight quickly. How should I lose weight without affecting my blood pressure? (Mai Thuy, Can Tho)
Minh, 35, a smoker for nearly 20 years who sleeps about 6 hours daily, experienced headaches and facial flushing, leading to a diagnosis of high blood pressure.
Nighttime is when the body needs rest, and continuous late nights increase the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular issues, and stress, especially for high-risk groups.
Regularly staying up late during the World Cup season can disrupt blood pressure, increase inflammatory responses, and promote blood clot formation, thereby raising the risk of stroke.
I am 54 years old, and recently my blood pressure readings have been higher than before, despite no significant changes in my lifestyle. Can perimenopause and menopause cause an increase in blood pressure? (Thu Ha, Tay Ninh)
My 70-year-old mother has high blood pressure and wants to get a flu vaccine. What should she be aware of? How should high blood pressure be managed at the time of vaccination? (Nhu Nguyet, Lam Dong)
Ms. Huong, 81, was diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes leading to kidney failure after two years of self-medicating with an old blood pressure prescription without follow-up appointments.
A 38-year-old man suffered a stroke after neglecting his known high blood pressure, but fortunately avoided lasting complications by seeking early medical attention.
