Hypertension often lasts a lifetime, so following a careful management plan is essential. Keeping your blood pressure under control can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure and can improve your quality of life. The following are tips to manage your blood pressure:

• Take blood pressure medicine, if prescribed to you
• Increase physical activity (at least 30 minutes five days a week)
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Read nutrition labels and consume low salt and sodium foods
• Eat more fruits, vegetables, grains, and low-fat dairy
• Limit alcohol consumption

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