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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.
For more information on
Hypertension and related conditions, click on this link -- Johns Hopkins Health Alerts: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) and Stroke
