Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure? While it may seem a bit unfair, particularly if you’re still relatively young, it’s important to start implementing lifestyle changes now.

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Lose any excess body weight; do moderate exercise 3-4 times per week; don’t add salt to food at the table; steer clear of salty foods, such as pickles, cured meats and potato crisps; eat more potassium-containing foods, such as potatoes and bananas; limit your intake of alcohol; cut saturated fats (e.g. excess red meat) and trans fatty acids (e.g. brick margarine) from your diet; quit smoking; and ask your doctor whether any medication you’re using could be raising your blood pressure.

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