Reducing Your Blood Pressure

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Lifestyle changes can help prevent and significantly reduce high blood pressure.

You can help to reduce your blood pressure by:

  1. Maintaining a healthy weight
  2. Increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat
  3. Taking regular exercise and being more active
  4. Reducing your salt intake
  5. Limiting the amount of alcohol you drink

Find out more about lifestyle changes you can make to keep healthy:

  • Eat a balanced diet
  • Keep physically active
  • Watch your weight
  • Stop smoking
  • Moderate your alcohol intake
  • Manage your stress levels
  • Get enough sleep

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