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Want to
de-stress? What do the
experts say?
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Get sufficient rest.
Health experts say we
should sleep an average
of 7 to 9 hours per day
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Make personal time a
priority. Take some time
off each day to relax
and do something you
truly enjoy
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Exercise regularly
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Avoid excessive alcohol,
caffeine, fats and
sugars
Blood Pressure
Blood pressure can be
impacted by many things,
such as diet, exercise and
disease.
Stress can also be
a factor. One thing is for
sure, everyone should strive
to reach their "target"
blood pressure rate to
reduce the risk of serious
illness. Use the chart. Get
your blood pressure to the
TARGET ZONE!
Classification and
Management of Blood Pressure
for Adults Aged 18 Years and
Older:
|
BP
Classification
|
Systolic
BP, mm Hg
|
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Diastolic
BP, mm Hg
|
Lifestyle
Modification
|
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Normal |
< 120
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and
|
< 80
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Encourage
|
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Pre-hypertension |
120-139
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or
|
80-89
|
Yes
|
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Stage 1 Hypertension |
140–159
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or
|
90–99
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Yes
|
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Stage 2 Hypertension |
=>160
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or
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=>100
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Yes
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Legend
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< means LESS
THAN
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=> means GREATER
THAN OR EQUAL TO
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