Hypertension

 The condition of hypertension, commonly referred to as high or rising blood pressure, is characterized by a consistently elevated pressure in the blood arteries. As blood is pumped by the heart, it pushes against the walls of blood vessels (arteries), creating blood pressure. The heart has to work more to pump blood when the pressure is higher. The chance of developing heart, brain, kidney, and other problems might rise due to the significant medical condition known as hypertension. Over a billion individuals worldwide—roughly 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women—have the illness, making it a significant cause of premature death.

A site called TalktoAngel provides hypertension counseling and therapy. TalktoAngel's health psychologists can assist people in lowering their blood pressure by teaching them specialized coping mechanisms including goal-setting, mindfulness, and relaxation. E-counseling has also been shown to help persons with hypertension control their blood pressure and lower their chance of developing heart disease. In the study, 264 hypertensive men and women were split into two groups. The first group received periodic emails with links to interactive online tools and tutorials that showed the participants how to improve their cardiovascular health and encouraged them to do so.