Healthy Habits To Prevent Hypertension

Maintain a Healthy Weight: Shedding excess pounds can lower your risk of hypertension.

Healthy Diet: Fill your plate with fruits, veggies, and lean proteins to keep blood pressure in check.

Regular Exercise: Break a sweat regularly to strengthen your heart and keep hypertension at bay.

Limit Alcohol: Keep your drinking in check to protect your blood pressure levels.

Quit Smoking: Stub out that cigarette to safeguard your blood vessels and lower your blood pressure.

Manage Stress: Take a breather and practice relaxation techniques to keep stress from raising your blood pressure.

Regular Check-ups: Stay on top of your blood pressure numbers with routine visits to your healthcare provider.

Limit Caffeine: Watch your caffeine intake to prevent spikes in blood pressure.

Limit Processed Foods: Cut back on sodium-laden processed foods to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

Adequate Sleep: Hit the hay for 7-9 hours each night to support overall health and keep hypertension at bay.

Inputs By: Dr Pravin Kahale, Consultant, Cardiology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Mumbai.