🩺 Hypertension vs. High Blood Pressure: What's the Difference?
They technically refer to the same condition — elevated pressure in the arteries — but there's a slight difference in usage:
High blood pressure is a descriptive term, often used in casual or early-stage contexts.
Hypertension is the medical diagnosis — it means high blood pressure that is persistent and chronic.
Think of it this way:
You might have high blood pressure once after a stressful day.
You’re diagnosed with hypertension if your blood pressure stays high over time (usually ≥140/90 mmHg on multiple readings).
Now, let’s dive on how we can lower it naturally, biohacker style!