It doesn’t take much for one to gain a bit of weight, especially as the holiday season is coming up. However, even gaining an extra 10 lbs could have dire consequences for one’s blood pressure. According to a preliminary study done by the American Heart Association, even just gaining 5 lbs could increase one’s blood pressure.
From the author: “Our research suggests that healthy people who are more likely to gain weight in the stomach area are also more likely to have their blood pressure increased.”
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