Blood pressure edging up? Try these lifestyle changes


If your blood pressure is in the pre-hypertensive stage, you might be able to control it by making healthier lifestyle choices and avoid the need for medication. — TNS

If you’re just beginning to develop high blood pressure (also known as the pre-hypertension stage) or if you already have it in the early stages, you can make some lifestyle changes that may help you reduce your blood pressure, or even prevent your need to start anti-hypertensive medication.

You can try doing the following:

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