Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects over 1.28 billion people globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), making it one of the most significant public health challenges. While the causes of hypertension are multifactorial, one dietary component stands out for its strong association with elevated blood pressure: sodium. Salt, primarily composed of sodium chloride, […]
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects nearly half of adults worldwide, making it one of the most significant risk factors for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Traditionally, hypertension management focuses on diet, exercise, medication, and stress reduction. However, emerging research in positive psychology suggests that cultivating gratitude—a conscious practice of focusing on the positives […]