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Prevention of High Blood Pressure

Johns Hopkins Symptoms and Remedies | Hypertension

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Prevention of High Blood Pressure

  • Keep weight within a healthy, normal range.

  • Avoid cigarettes and restrict alcohol intake to no more than two drinks a day.

  • Aim to get at least 20 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise (like jogging, biking, dancing, or swimming) a day, three or four days a week.

  • Limit intake of sodium to less than 2,500 mg a day.

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