Hypertension is a lifestyle disease
Hypertension is a lifestyle disease but at the same time we can't deny the genetic component to it. Amongst the individual factors, stress in day to day life, working beyond one's capacity, resorting to drugs to relieve stress or as peer pressure and above all poor eating habits have led to high blood pressure in younger ones. There are certain measures by which one can control their risks to hypertension. Dr. Sanjay Mittal Director- Clinical and Preventive Cardiology , Heart Institute, Medanta Hospital, Gurugram recommends the following: Learn to have patience and to control anger- Some people who tend to lose their patience easily, are advised to follow yoga and meditation. Follow de stressing activities- Stress and anxiety temporarily increases the blood pressure which may become a long term problem if not given due attention. People are advised to follow laughter therapy and clapping which helps them to distract, relieve pain and stress and improve their sense of living