Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most widespread cardiovascular disease in today’s times. If you have a family history of hypertension, then the risk of you getting the same increases many folds. In addition to the genetic reasons there are many independent factors responsible for increase in blood pressure.
Stress is one of the major factors responsible for rise in blood pressure. So do not panic, if you find your blood pressure rising. This would again add to unwanted stress resulting in further increase of blood pressure.
Obesity is one strong reason for blood pressure. The more obese you are, the more vulnerable you become to blood pressure. Age, sedentary lifestyle which includes lack of exercise, wrong eating habits like eating junk food, also exponentially contribute to raising blood pressure. Excessive consumption of alcohol, caffeine, and salt is also to be blamed.