Learn How To
Manage Your Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body. If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down. Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you might avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication.

Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down:

·       Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline

·       Exercise regularly

·       Eat a healthy diet

·       Reduce sodium in your diet

·       Limit the amount of alcohol you drink

·       Quit smoking

·       Cut back on caffeine

·       Reduce your stress

·       Monitor your blood pressure at home and see your doctor regularly

·       Get support

Watch our video below to learn more about managing your blood pressure.