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'Harvard test', a way to detect predisposition to hypertension

2026-04-20 07:19:00, Shëndeti CNA

'Harvard test', a way to detect predisposition to hypertension

Many people may be more predisposed to hypertension, and several Harvard studies propose a simple test to assess physical condition and risk.

What is the "Harvard test"?

The test is based on physical fitness and body condition. It is related to similar ideas such as the "sit-up" test, which shows the general condition of the body and heart. The better you perform it (balance, flexibility, strength), the lower the risk of cardiovascular problems.

How is it related to hypertension?

Hypertension is often called the "silent disease." It may not cause symptoms, but it damages the heart, brain, and blood vessels. Such tests help to understand whether the body is in shape or at risk.

Lack of physical activity, obesity, poor diet and high stress are the main factors that increase blood pressure.

Studies show that physical fitness is directly related to heart health, blood pressure, and longevity.

To reduce the risk of hypertension, healthy eating is recommended, e.g. the DASH diet, less salt, regular physical activity, weight control, and stress management.

This "Harvard test" is not a classic medical analysis, but a simple indicator of physical condition, which is strongly linked to heart health and the risk of hypertension. /CNA





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