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How can I prevent high blood pressure or at least reduce my risk?

blood pressure cuff.jpg You can take steps to prevent high blood pressure by adopting a healthy lifestyle. These steps include:

Losing weight, if necessary, and maintaining a healthy weight.
Being physically active for 30 minutes each day.
Following a healthy eating plan like DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). See link below.
If you drink alcoholic beverages, drinking in moderation. That means no more than 1 drink a day for women and two for men.