27/05/2026
๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ! ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ! ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฃ!
May is observed as ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known as the โsilent killerโ because it often has no symptoms but, if left uncontrolled, can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
Unhealthy eating habits, excessive intake of salty, fatty, and sugary foods, physical inactivity, stress, obesity, and family history are common risk factors for hypertension. The good news is that hypertension can be prevented and managed through healthy lifestyle practices and regular blood pressure monitoring.
๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฃ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ?
โข Limit the intake of foods high in salt, fat, and sugar.
โข Eat more fruits and vegetables every day by following Pinggang Pinoy.
โข Stay physically active by engaging in at least 20โ30 minutes of exercise daily.
โข Manage stress through proper rest, relaxation, and healthy coping activities.
โข Get enough sleep and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol intake.
โข Have your blood pressure checked regularly, especially if hypertension runs in the family.
Small, consistent healthy habits can greatly help prevent hypertension and its complications. Start today by choosing healthier foods, staying active, and regularly monitoring your blood pressure.
Written by Nutrition Officer II Jim Andrei Victoria and RNPC Milagros Elisa Federizo
