The Surprising Mistakes You Should Never Make If You Struggle With High Blood Pressure
May 15, 2023 by Faith Geiger
High blood pressure, a.k.a. hypertension is a common but dangerous issue in the United States. And while there are many factors that play into your risk of developing this issue, like genetics, medication, pre-existing conditions, and more, there are also several changes you can make to your lifestyle in order to reduce your risk and keep your heart as healthy as possible. While you may be aware of some of the obvious things to change—like cutting back on high-sodium foods and managing your stress levels—there are a few bad habits you may not have considered that could be increasing your risk of hypertension.
To discover some of the lesser-known habits that may contribute to or worsen high blood pressure, we spoke to health experts Rovert Iafelice, MS, RDN, and cardiologist Dr. Lowell Steen. They told us that not getting enough sleep and eating too much sugar are two mistakes you shouldn’t make if you want to maintain healthy blood pressure levels. Learn more below!