Things to know about blood pressure
In this section you will find more interesting and useful information about blood pressure (including high blood pressure) that doesn't fit neatly under tips, consequences, or similar categories. Among other things, it covers the following topics:
Blood pressure naturally fluctuates. These fluctuations occur over the course of the day and as a result of physical activity or a person's mental state. But these are not the only factors that affect blood pressure. Some things beyond our control - such as the weather - also affect blood pressure readings. Exposure to particulate matter can also play a role, as can sleep quality.
Other conditions, like diabetes mellitus, are not directly the cause of high blood pressure. However, when high blood pressure occurs together with other illnesses or risk factors, the combination often leads to a dramatically worse prognosis.
Did you know that high blood pressure can also affect your sex life? Sex can be compared to physical exercise. If you're thinking about using Viagra or similar drugs to deal with unwanted sexual side effects, it's important to talk to your doctor to get advice.
High blood pressure in childhood is unfortunately no longer that rare; it is becoming increasingly common due to various factors. However, different reference values must be used than for adults with hypertension.
In the treatment of high blood pressure, new approaches sometimes emerge to counter harmful high blood pressure readings. For severe cases, there is now the option of implanting a special pacemaker for high blood pressure.
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- Global organizations focused on blood pressure
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- Metabolic Syndrome
- Blood Pressure and Diabetes
- Blood lipids and blood pressure
- Blood Pressure and Thyroid
- High blood pressure and hormones
- Blood Pressure and Sleep
- Blood pressure and sleep apnea
- Blood Pressure and Weather
- Blood Pressure and Heat
- Blood Pressure and Cold
- How sunlight affects blood pressure
- Sauna - is it safe if you have high blood pressure?
- Oral Health and Blood Pressure
- Mouthwashes reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect of exercise
- Nitric oxide (NO) as an important helper in the body
- High Blood Pressure and Sex
- Blood Pressure and Pain
- Painkillers and their effect on blood pressure
- Free radicals and high blood pressure: What role does oxidative stress play?
- Homeopathy for High Blood Pressure
- High blood pressure from fine particulate matter
- Pacemaker for high blood pressure
- The Polypill - one pill for almost everything?
This article is from Tensana – the leading app since 2011, helping hundreds of thousands of people monitor their blood pressure every day.
Our content is based on carefully researched, evidence-based data and is continuously updated (as of 01/2026).
Author Sabine Croci is a qualified medical assistant with many years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology practices as well as outpatient care, and has headed the specialist editorial team at Tensana since 2015. Thanks to her extensive additional qualifications as an emergency medical technician, first responder, and in various areas of therapy and emergency care, she provides well-founded, practical, and reliably verified information.
Author Sabine Croci is a qualified medical assistant with many years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology practices as well as outpatient care, and has headed the specialist editorial team at Tensana since 2015. Thanks to her extensive additional qualifications as an emergency medical technician, first responder, and in various areas of therapy and emergency care, she provides well-founded, practical, and reliably verified information.
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