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Hypertension Decoded: How Inflammation & DNA Raise Blood Pressure

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Hypertension Decoded: Inflammation, DNA & the DECOD.ME Solution Hypertension, inflammation, DNA-based prevention, personalized lifestyle medicine                             Why high blood pressure is more than “salt and age” — and how a once-in-a-lifetime DNA + inflammation roadmap from DECOD.ME helps you prevent the worst outcomes. Introduction — The silent rise Hypertension (high blood pressure) often creeps up without fanfare. Millions of adults live normal lives while hidden physiological processes — chronic inflammation and genetic predisposition — slowly damage arteries and raise the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.  Globally, hypertension affects over a billion adults and remains a top driver of premature death and disability; many people are unaware they have it. ( WHO: Hypertension fact sheet ) In this guide you will learn the science-backed link bet...

Blood Pressure: Causes, Risks & Early Warning Signs

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A to Z About Blood Pressure Blood pressure is more than just a number your doctor mentions during check-ups—it's a critical measure of how your heart and arteries are functioning.  It is one of the most misunderstood, underestimated, and neglected aspects of our health.  Millions walk around with undiagnosed high blood pressure , also known as hypertension , unaware that it is silently damaging their organs. What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries.  It is recorded as two numbers: systolic (when the heart beats) over diastolic (when the heart rests between beats).  A normal reading is considered to be around 120/80 mmHg . How and Why It Develops There are multiple causes of high blood pressure including genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, obesity, smoking, alcohol, and even sleep deprivation.  However, many people develop it due to a combination of genetic predisposition and envi...