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High blood pressure is a silent killer. Dr. Sucharitha shares eight practical things you can do to keep it at bay, or if you’re already mildly hypertensive, keep it in check.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Monitor your blood pressure at home regularly.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bonus tip: Consider taking an ABPM test<\/a> to know your blood pressure most accurately. Book a test<\/a> now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Complete your sleep quota of seven-to-eight hours a day.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3. Consume a healthy, balanced diet, restricting your salt intake.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Consume a healthy & balanced diet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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4. Maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Maintain a healthy body mass index<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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5. Quit smoking.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Quit smoking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6. Quit drinking alcohol.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Quit drinking alcohol<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

7. Perform regular aerobic exercises like walking.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Perform regular aerobic exercises<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

8. Reduce stress.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Reduce stress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Important notes: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1. These lifestyle modifications are useful and effective only when you’re not already hypertensive or are in the initial stages of mild hypertension. They are NOT adequate in treating advanced stages of high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. This is neither intended nor to be taken as a substitue for the advice of a certified medical practitioner. See your doctor promptly if symptoms arise or persist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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