{"id":162947,"date":"2025-09-17T10:24:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T10:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/162947\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T10:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T10:24:08","slug":"high-blood-pressure-nearly-half-of-us-adults-have-high-blood-pressure-says-american-heart-association-how-to-lower-it-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/162947\/","title":{"rendered":"High Blood Pressure: Nearly half of US adults have high blood pressure, says American Heart Association: How to lower it naturally |"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NearlyA recent report indicates that nearly half of American adults, around 122.4 million, suffer from high blood pressure, a major contributor to heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association emphasizes early diagnosis and management, as hypertension often goes unnoticed, leading to significant health care costs. Nearly half of the Americans (adults), which is 122.4 million people, are living with high blood pressure (BP), according to the 2025 American Heart Association Statistical Update<\/a>. This preventable condition is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke and even premature death. Yet only a quarter take effectors to control BP. This emphasizes why early diagnosis and management are crucial.\u201cHypertension is called the \u2018silent killer\u2019 for a reason, too often it goes unnoticed until serious damage is done, and it accounts for nearly $50 billion in annual health care costs in the U.S.,\u201d Stacey Rosen, M.D., FAHA, volunteer president of the American Heart Association and senior vice president of women\u2019s health and executive director of the Katz Institute for Women\u2019s Health of Northwell Health in New York City said. <\/p>\n

5 Simple ways to bring down high BP<\/p>\n

What is high blood pressure?<\/p>\n

\"AmericanHigh blood pressure or hypertension is a condition where the blood pressure in the vessels is too high. Consistent high blood pressure damages the arteries, leading to serious complications like a heart attack and stroke. Normal blood pressure is less than 120\/80 mm Hg. Blood pressure that is consistently at or above 130\/80 mm Hg is considered high blood pressure. According to the World Health Organization (WHO<\/a>), about 1.28 billion adults (30\u201379 ) have hypertension globally.What makes this condition especially dangerous is that it is a \u2018silent killer\u2019, which means you won\u2019t realize that you may have it until it gets diagnosed. About 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have the condition. This is why regular check-ups are crucial. Catching it early is crucial for preventing the risk of chronic diseases.See More: High BP? Doctor reveals 21-day routine that could help control high blood pressure naturally <\/a>Certain factors can increase the risk of hypertension. They include: older agegeneticsbeing overweight or obesenot being physically activehigh-salt dietdrinking too much alcohol<\/p>\n

Symptoms of hypertension<\/p>\n

\"AmericanThough most people do not feel any symptoms, some may experience signs such as:severe headacheschest paindizzinessdifficulty breathingnauseavomitingblurred vision or other vision changesanxietyconfusionbuzzing in the earsnosebleedsabnormal heart rhythm<\/p>\n

How to naturally lower blood pressure?<\/p>\n

\"bp\"Adjusting some lifestyle factors can help you lower blood pressure.Eat a well-balanced and nutritious diet.Limiting salt intake.Regular exercise.Quit smoking and alcohol.Maintain a healthy weight.Reduce the intake of saturated and trans fat. Manage stress.While these lifestyle changes can help you manage and lower blood pressure naturally, it is important to understand that you should continue taking the medicines prescribed by your health care professional.Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health care professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or before starting any new treatment or lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A recent report indicates that nearly half of American adults, around 122.4 million, suffer from high blood pressure,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":162948,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[29779,97,20559,11033,20562,98796],"class_list":["post-162947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health","tag-american-heart-association","tag-health","tag-high-blood-pressure","tag-hypertension","tag-lower-blood-pressure-naturally","tag-silent-killer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=162947"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162947\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/162948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=162947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=162947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=162947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}