Follow these tips to manage hypertension

Healthshots By Arushi Bidhuri Published Nov 23, 2022

Hypertension is a disease that forces the blood against the artery walls and damages the blood vessels, leading to heart problems.

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Exercise regularly

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Get moving if you want to keep your blood pressure in check! Start slow with 30 minutes of exercise daily and gradually do more.

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Keep your weight in check

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Losing a few kilos can also help you move closer to normal blood pressure levels, which is 120/80 mm/Hg.

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Cut down on salt

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Cutting back on salt can help keep your blood pressure levels in control and heart disease at day.

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Eat a healthy diet

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Include food that is highly nutritious, like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy.

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Avoid smoking

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Smoking can also increase blood pressure, so avoid it to manage the numbers. It will also mitigate the risk of heart disease and improve overall health.

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Follow these tips to manage hypertension

Hypertension is a disease that forces the blood against the artery walls and damages the blood vessels, leading to heart problems.

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Exercise regularly

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Get moving if you want to keep your blood pressure in check! Start slow with 30 minutes of exercise daily and gradually do more.

Image Credits: Pexels

Keep your weight in check

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Losing a few kilos can also help you move closer to normal blood pressure levels, which is 120/80 mm/Hg.

Image Credits: Pexels

Cut down on salt

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Cutting back on salt can help keep your blood pressure levels in control and heart disease at day.

Image Credits: Pexels

Eat a healthy diet

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Include food that is highly nutritious, like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy.

Image Credits: Pexels

Avoid smoking

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Smoking can also increase blood pressure, so avoid it to manage the numbers. It will also mitigate the risk of heart disease and improve overall health.

Image Credits: Freepik