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The influence of lifestyle (diet, physical activity, stress) on blood pressure

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University: L'va Tolstogo 6-8, Saint Petersburg, 197022, Russia
  • 2. Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Astrakhan State Medical University» of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, 121 Bakinskaya street, Astrakhan, 414000, Russia
  • 3. Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Astrakhan State Medical University" Medical Faculty 414000, Astrakhan, Bakinskaya str. 121
  • 4. Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky Bolshaya Kazachia st., 112 Saratov, 410012 Russia
  • 5. Pedagogical candidate. Sciences, Associate Professor. Supreme Court of the Russian Federation Russian State University of Justice Simferopol 295051, Southern Federal District, Republic of Crimea, Simferopol, Pavlenko St. 5.
  • 6. Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky, Bolshaya Kazachia st., 112 Saratov, 410012, Russia
  • 7. Tyumen State Medical University, Tyumen, Russian Federation Tyumen Industrial University, Tyumen, Russian Federation

Description

This article discusses the influence of various lifestyle factors on blood pressure, such as diet, physical activity and stress. Arterial hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and adjusting daily habits can significantly improve a person's health status. The role of a balanced diet, including limiting salt and saturated fat, eating foods rich in potassium and magnesium, in lowering blood pressure is discussed. An active lifestyle and regular physical activity help to improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress levels and lower overall blood pressure levels. Stress, in turn, is a key factor that can both directly increase blood pressure and indirectly through negative effects on habits such as diet and activity. The article analyses current research data and offers recommendations for the prevention and control of arterial hypertension through lifestyle changes.

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