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High Blood Pressure: Keeping a Healthy Weight: Brief Version

Having a healthy weight can help your high blood pressure.

It's a good idea to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week until you get to your ideal weight.

  • You can make changes in what you eat. Your health care provider will tell you about foods that are low in fat, cholesterol, and salt.
  • You can exercise regularly. Your health care provider will tell you what kind of exercise is healthy for you.

You may want to find out about:

  • Weight-loss support groups.
  • Weight-loss classes.
  • Counseling about eating right.

Here are other ways to help keep healthy.

  • Always take your high blood pressure medicine.
  • If you smoke, get help to quit smoking.
  • Learn to use deep breathing and relaxation to lower any stress you may have.
  • Check your blood pressure often.
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