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High blood pressure: ‘Too much stress may contribute’ to increased levels
NHS Inform says: “Stress is not an illness itself, but it can cause serious illness if it isn’t addressed. It’s important to recognise the symptoms of stress early.
“Recognising the signs and symptoms of stress will help you figure out ways of coping and save you from adopting unhealthy coping methods, such as drinking or smoking.”
According to the NHS there are a number of other risk factors for high blood pressure too. Some of these are not modifiable. For example, your family history, age and ethnicity can all put you at higher risk.
There are, however, some modifiable factors that can put a person at higher risk.
Source: | This article first appeared on Express.co.uk
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