Hypertension Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. A normal blood pressure is 120/80. A blood pressure reading higher or equal to 140/90 is considered abnormally high. Elevated blood pressure means your heart is working harder than normal, putting both your heart and arteries under great strain. High blood pressure is serious business. On average, people with uncontrolled hypertension are: <li>Seven times more likely to have a stroke. <li>Six times more likely to …showed first 75 words of 656 total…

…showed last 75 words of 656 total…rauwolfia, alkaloids, and guanethidine. <b>Preventive Measures</b> There are many thing you can do to prevent high blood pressure. These things include: <li>Have your blood pressure checked regularly <li>Watching your weight <li>Being moderate in drinking alcohol <li>Eating foods that are low in fat, cholesterol and salt, and high in fiber <li>Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables <li>Not smoking <li>Exercising regularly <li>Reducing stress and practicing relaxation techniques