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World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of World Health Organization in 1948. Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a priority area of public health concern in the world.<\/p>\n
About High Blood Pressure<\/span><\/b> However, high blood pressure is both preventable and treatable. In some developed countries, prevention and treatment of the condition, together with other cardiovascular risk factors, has brought about a considerable reduction in deaths from heart disease. – Walk it out ‘Walking at a brisk pace can help lower your blood pressure. A good workout will ensure the heart uses oxygen more efficiently. Getting a rigorous cardio workout 4 to 5 times a week can make a huge difference. Start by incorporating about 15 minutes of exercise in your daily routine and slowly increase the time and difficulty level.<\/p>\n – Deep Breathing ‘Learning some slow breathing and meditation techniques can do wonders. It will help reduce stress and keep your blood pressure in check. Try taking out 10 minutes every morning and at night. Inhale and exhale deeply. You can also join a yoga class for some time to learn the proper method.<\/p>\n – Go for potassium-rich foods ‘You have probably heard of the negative effects of sodium on the body, and potassium is an essential mineral to counter the effects of sodium on blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium. Try adding sweet potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice, potatoes, bananas, peas and prunes and raisins to your regular diet.<\/p>\n Important World Days in April<\/span><\/b> – Go slow on the salt ‘Whether you have a family history of high blood pressure or not, reducing your intake of salt can make a huge difference to your health. Before adding that extra pinch of salt to your food, think if you really need it. Try substituting salt with lime, garlic, pepper or other herbs and spices. Go slow on processed and packaged foods. Potato chips, frozen chicken nuggets, bacon, etc. are high in sodium. Try calculating your daily sodium consumption. Keep a food diary and you may be surprised at how much you’re taking in.<\/p>\n – Dark chocolate benefits ‘The darker variety of chocolate has flavonols that make blood vessels more elastic. Choose one that has at least 70 per cent cocoa to really reap the benefits.<\/p>\n – Don’t smoke’ Smokers are at higher risk of hypertension. But even though tobacco and nicotine in cigarettes can cause temporary spikes in blood pressure, smoking itself is not thought to cause chronic hypertension .Nevertheless, quitting smoking may help you lower your blood pressure a bit, says Dr. Fletcher. And, of course, the other health benefits are countless.<\/p>\n – Tea benefits ‘Herbal teas are the way to go. In a study conducted, those who sipped on hibiscus tea daily lowered their blood pressure. Many herbal teas contain hibiscus or you can always opt for green tea. The effects of caffeine are still debatable. Drinking caffeinated beverages can temporarily increase blood pressure. The solution is to check your blood pressure within 30 minutes of drinking a cup of coffee to determine if it works for your body.<\/p>\n World Health Days in 2000s<\/span><\/b> In 1948, the World Health Organization held the First World Health Assembly. The Assembly decided to celebrate 7 April of each year, with effect from 1950, as the World Health Day. The theme for 2013 is high blood pressure. World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":149,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7658,51],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9363"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/149"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9363"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9363\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nHigh blood pressure ‘also known as raised blood pressure or hypertension’ increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can also cause blindness, irregularities of the heartbeat and even heart failure. The risk of developing these complications is higher in the presence of other cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes. One in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure. The proportion increases with age, from 1 in 10 people in their 20s and 30s to 5 in 10 people in their 50s. Prevalence of high blood pressure is highest in some low-income countries in Africa, with over 40 per cent of adults in many African countries thought to be affected.<\/p>\n
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\nReducing Blood Pressure<\/span><\/b>
\nHigh blood pressure contributes to an alarming number of deaths each year. Although it may not have apparent symptoms, high blood pressure leads to heart attacks and strokes aside from also causing kidney failure. You can reduce your blood pressure by reducing your weight (if you’re obese) and making a few small changes in your life, say doctors. Here are some suggestions that doctors usually give in this regard:<\/p>\n
\n2 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 World Autism Awareness Day
\n4 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
\n7 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide
\n7 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 World Health Day [WHO]\n12 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International Day of Human Space Flight
\n22 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International Mother Earth Day
\n23 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]\n25 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 World Malaria Day [WHO]\n26 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]\n28 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 World Day for Safety and Health at Work [ILO]\n29 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
\n30 April \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International Jazz Day<\/p>\n
\n2013: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 High Blood Pressure
\n2012: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Good Health adds life to years
\n2011: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Antimicrobial resistance: no action today no cure tomorrow
\n2010: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Urbanization and health
\n2009: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Save lives. Make hospitals safe in emergencies
\n2008: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Protecting health from climate change
\n2007: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International health security
\n2006: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Working together for health
\n2005: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make every mother and child count
\n2004: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Road safety
\n2003: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shape the future of life
\n2002: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Move for health
\n2001: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mental health: stop exclusion, dare to care<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"