High blood pressure is a mystical disease. Scientists have pinpointed some underlying causes, most often genetic, diet, lack of exercise, stress and other lifestyle factors.

But if pressed, they’ll have to admit they have no idea what causes high blood pressure in most cases.

A recent study published in the Journal of American Heart Association has, however, identified a strange cause of high blood pressure that I can almost I can assure you that your doctor has no idea about.

But this strange factor contributes to a whopping 23 percent rise in blood pressure. Take it out and your blood pressure might drop down to normal. Literally overnight.

When you are asked to think of a place filled with noise and traffic, what comes to your mind? Construction sites? Sure. What about major roadways? Of course!

It turns out that the new study has identified this as a significant risk factors for high blood pressure.

The researchers looked at the data of 5,400 postmenopausal women with hypertension, obtained from the Women’s’ Health Initiative reports.

They took into account all other major factors like body mass index, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, race, ethnicity, smoking habits, alcohol consumption, education, household income and socio-economic status.

After all other factors were taken into consideration, the researchers found that those who lived within 100 meters of a major roadway were 23 percent more likely to have high blood pressure, compared to those who lived at least a kilometer away.

As we know, being closer to a major roadway means higher exposure to high levels of noise and pollution. The major roadways include freeways, freeway ramps and major arterial roads.

If you live close to a highway, the obvious solution would be to move away to a different neighborhood, farther away from the major roadways. This is, however, not always possible. So a good idea is to find ways to preserve peace and quietness in the house. Closing windows to reduce noise levels and even wear earplugs while resting.

Several other studies that have revealed how sensory-stress such as loud noise causes high blood pressure.

So this is more evidence that high blood pressure is always caused by some kind of stress. It can be sensory, mental, emotional or physical stress, but the underlying cause is always some kind of stress. And it accumulates.

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