You can make lifestyle changes that may lower or prevent high
blood pressure. These healthy habits are important for anyone
who has been diagnosed with high blood pressure or anyone in the
"pre-high blood pressure" category. Regardless of your current
blood pressure or whether you are taking blood pressure
medications, these steps will improve the quality of your life.
Of course, EVERYONE ELSE benefits from these healthy habits, too
-- by preventing high blood pressure in the future! If you are
overweight, focus on losing those extra pounds. Losing just 10
pounds may be enough to lower your blood pressure. Losing weight
can help to enhance the effects of blood pressure medication and
may also reduce other risk factors, such as diabetes and high
cholesterol. Weight loss generally involves changing your diet
and increasing physical activity. This may not be easy, but with
persistence and changing your overall eating habits, it can be
done successfully. Talk with your health care provider about a
diet plan that