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This page contains the basic information about High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) .

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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Prevention

To prevent high blood pressure:

• Get regular aerobic exercise

• Limit your intake of salt and alcoholic beverages

• Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats

• Avoid smoking

• Maintain a desirable body weight

Hypertension increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. So it is important to modify your risk factors for coronary artery disease. In addition to the above actions, you should:

• Quit smoking

• Reduce your high LDL (bad) cholesterol

You may be able to cure your hypertension with lifestyle changes alone.