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How can high blood pressure be prevented in a person?

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Hypertension prevent: Some of it can be prevented and some of it can't (ie, due to genetic factors). Prevention aspects include keeping normal weight, regular aerobic exercise (3-4 days a week of walking, swimming, bike riding, aerobics, treadmill, etc), low salt diet in some populations, higher vegetable consumption.

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Lifestyle changes: Try lifestyle changes first: - don't smoke cigarettes or use any tobacco product. - lose weight if you're overweight. - exercise regularly. - eat a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables and is low in fat. - limit your sodium, alcohol and caffeine intake. - try relaxation techniques or biofeedback.

Answered 12/9/2013

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