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The decreasing age of onset of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, blood pressure, cardiovascular problems and fatty liver, along with the high prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders, are among the common problems of young people these days. The changing age pattern of these diseases in society reflects a profound change in lifestyle.

A common condition health care providers see among patients in their 50s is high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.​ ​One reason high blood pressure is so prevalent in this age group is that the vascular system changes as we age. Arteries become less elastic, and the pressure inside them builds. The extra weight ...

19 Proven Ways to Lower Blood Pressure