1. Not getting enough sleep
Sleep plays an important role in regulating blood pressure. Lack of sleep in both quality and duration can cause high blood pressure. Experts recommend that adults sleep 7 - 9 hours a night. To sleep well, you need to avoid eating a lot before bed, increase exercise during the day and keep the bedroom quiet, cool, and low in light.
2. Skipping breakfast
Not eating breakfast can cause the body to secrete a lot of cortisol - a hormone related to stress. Studies on women and adolescents show that groups that frequently skip breakfast have a higher blood pressure than normal. In the long term, increased cortisol can be the cause of many cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
3. Working too long without stopping
Frequently working overtime or working continuously without rest can cause prolonged stress, increasing blood pressure. Experts recommend taking a half-hour break, even short breaks of less than 10 minutes such as getting up to exercise, walking, drinking water or listening to a favorite song.
4. Weight gain
Weight gain, especially in overweight or obese people, will increase the burden on the heart and blood vessels, easily leading to high blood pressure. Experts recommend controlling portion sizes and maintaining regular exercise habits to maintain a stable weight.
5. Consume too much sugar
added sugars in foods, especially carbonated soft drinks, can increase the risk of obesity and high blood pressure. To control sugar intake, men should limit it to 36g/day, women should not exceed 25g/day.
