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Driver Health - Watch Your Pressure

Driving can sometimes be a stressful job. Between traffic congestion, the actions of other drivers and tight scheduling demands, these stresses can take there toll on any driver. If your already suffering from high blood pressure or hypertension a stressful job can only make the condition worse.

Unfortunately, many people who suffer from hypertension don’t know it because there are no obvious symptoms. D.O.T. guidelines recommend a blood pressure reading of 160/90 or less. Getting your blood pressure checked is a simple procedure - many pharmacies and stores now have blood pressure check machines you can use for free.

In addition to monitoring your blood pressure you can also treat and prevent hypertension by following a few common sense rules.

Watch What You Eat. You should avoid salty foods and saturated fats as much as possible. Choose baked or broiled foods over fried and include green leafy vegetables in your diet everyday. Salt causes your body to hold onto fluids which increase the bloods volume and increases the blood pressure. Saturated fats are involved in blood vessel disease and commonly affect the vessels supplying the heart and brain.

Exercise. Exercising on a regular basis helps shape up the heart and cardiovascular system. In addition, you can relax easier after exercise. Take a brief walk or jog every day, even a half an hour of walking daily can have huge benefits to your cardiovascular system.

Watch Your Weight. Being overweight does not cause hypertension but can put an additional strain on your heart and cardiovascular system.

Reduce Stress. Try to relax, lighten up, and take it easy. Sit quietly daily and try to relax!