Lifestyle changes

Healthy lifestyle habits are suggested to control and manage high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is high or slightly above what is considered ideal, a healthy lifestyle can prevent or reduce your need for medicine.

Try these tips.

• Eat a healthy diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products.
• Use less salt.
• Manage stress.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Develop healthy sleeping habits so you get a good night’s rest.
• Get regular exercise. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days of the week. It’s OK to break up your activity into three 10-minute sessions a day.
• Avoid or limit alcohol. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men.

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