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In a small town, lived a very wealthy man, who owned multinational companies, had numerous workers on his paychecks.he was known the world over, he had numerous chieftaincy titles, loved by family and friends. On his 60th birthday, he was supposed to travel to China for one of his numerous business transactions. But sadly he did not wake on that day, even up to this day. That was the end of a wealthy man who had everything at his disposal. 

Now it wasn't village people who killed him, contrary to popular Nigerian belief as we all know.  

Fact is that he had died of Hypertension (elevated blood pressure) 
It was so sad, but he was gone. 

This is not to scare you, but to inform you because the likelihood of becoming hypertensive increases with age. So we need to be careful as we grow older. A good reason while  you need to listen attentively. 

 >Hypertension is becoming one leading cause  of death in the world as it would lead to other diseases as well. 
What do people do that can make them develop hypertension in the long run? 
There are many risk factors,but the following underlisted factor are the major predisposing factors

- Being overweight,
- Smoking,
- Excessive Salt intake,
- Sedentary lifestyle.

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Hypertension is a result of the heart being overworked either because there is too much fluid in the body that the heart has to pump, or the vessels responsible for effective pumping have some defects. 
So here are some useful tips to help you.

1) Being overweight narrows the blood vessels and increases the likelihood of overworking the heart.
Remedy: Exercise regularly, avoid sedentary lifestyle, brisk walking would help! 

2) Excessive Salt Intake: Eating too much salt can retain water in the body, and increase the amount of fluid in the body leading to increased work on the heart. The heart will now be pumping more blood than normal leading to increased tension on the blood vessels.
Remedy:Eat less salt and salty foods and don't always add extra salt just to get taste. 

3) Smoking has a negative influence on the heart.
Remedy:stop smoking,and don't say your eighty year old grandad is still smoking and Is not dead yet, you might not be that lucky. 

4) For people who work for long hours sitting In front of a computer, or on a desk signing papers all day without  time to stretch. Remedy:exercise is the key, jogging, brisk walking etc is a better option,use your free time wisely. 

5) Eat right, eat healthy food, avoid fatty foods, eat less of junk.

Stay healthy for your generation. 

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