Blood pressure can rise thanks to culprits like salty foods, stress and anger. But there are some sneaky suspects that also cause your blood pressure to spike, like the time of day, season or what you drink.
High blood pressure can increase your risk of serious health concerns like heart disease, kidney issues and stroke. So it’s important to understand what might cause changes in your blood pressure readings.
A blood pressure check is a snapshot of one moment. It doesn’t show the complete picture of what your blood pressure does during the day.
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