Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline Blood pressure often increases as weight increases.
Exercise regularly Regular physical activity can lower high blood pressure by about 5 to 8 mm Hg.
Eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and low in saturated fat and cholesterol can lower blood pressure
Even a small reduction of sodium in the diet can improve heart health and reduce high blood pressure by about 5 to 6 mm Hg.
Limiting alcohol to less than one drink a day for women or two drinks a day for men can help lower blood pressure by about 4 mm Hg.
Smoking increases blood pressure. Stopping smoking helps lower blood pressure.
Get a good night's sleep Poor sleep quality — getting fewer than six hours of sleep every night for several weeks — can contribute to hypertension.
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