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High Blood Pressure
Frequently Asked Questions
9. Is there any way I can prevent high
blood pressure?
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You can take steps to prevent high blood pressure by adopting a
healthy lifestyle. For example:
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maintain a healthy weight and lose weight if you are overweight or
obese
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be physically active for at least 2 and one-half hours a week
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follow a healthy eating plan like DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop
Hypertension), which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, fat-free and
low-fat milk and milk products, and whole grains, fish, poultry,
beans, seeds, and nuts, and choose and prepare foods with less
sodium (salt)
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if you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation (no more than
one drink a day for women; no more than two drinks a day for
men)
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quit smoking, if you smoke
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manage stress.
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