For people with high blood pressure, maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays an important role besides taking medication. According to experts, after 8 pm, there are 4 seemingly harmless habits that can make blood pressure levels difficult to control.
| Habits to avoid | Effects on blood pressure |
|---|---|
| Increased heart rate, causing difficulty sleeping and can make it difficult for some people to fall asleep | |
| Losing disease control, increasing risks to cardiovascular health. |
Dinner too salty
Consuming fast food, canned food or instant noodles in the evening can cause the body to consume too much sodium. Excess salt can cause the body to store water, increase blood volume and increase the burden on the cardiovascular system, thereby causing blood pressure to spike.
High-intensity training
Exercising too much close to bedtime can make it difficult for some people to relax, increase heart rate and hinder relaxation. People with high blood pressure should choose forms and intensities of exercise that are suitable for their physical condition and end the workout 1-2 hours before bed.
Staying up late surfing the phone
Blue light from the screen can cause insomnia. In a healthy state, blood pressure usually naturally decreases at night. Lack of sleep or irregular sleep can adversely affect blood pressure control. Try reading books or meditation to support deeper sleep.
Self-absorbing blood pressure medication
Many people see that their health is stable, so they voluntarily stop or forget to take medication at the time the doctor prescribes it. According to experts, high blood pressure often progresses silently. Complying with the correct medication prescription can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.
The information in the article is for reference only, not for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should talk directly to your doctor for accurate and appropriate advice to your health condition.
Q&A corner: Lifestyle habits for people with high blood pressure
Why can staying up late make blood pressure difficult to control?
When we sleep, blood pressure tends to decrease naturally. Staying up late or insomnia will disrupt this mechanism, prolong the state of wake and reduce sleep duration, which can increase blood pressure levels the next day in some people.
