15 Things You Should Do Right Now to Avoid High Blood Pressure

KAMIL MACNIAK/SHUTTERSTOCK

Get moving

Regular exercise helps us maintain a normal weight and reduces blood pressure levels, packing a one-two punch against heart disease, and numerous other health issues.

The current recommendations call for moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (think brisk walking) at least 2 hours and 30 minutes each week or vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise for 1 hour and 15 minutes per week (think indoor cycling or running). Check in with your doctor before making any major changes to your workout schedule.

Pages: 12345678910111213141516

PREV 1 ... 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ... 16 NEXT

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

READ NEXT

5 Things You Really Should Never Eat

A.S. August 18, 2017

Smoothies Some smoothie manufacturers rely on a process called juicing to create the base for their smoothies. Not only does that remove a lot of the pulp and fiber, but

4 Natural Ways to Relieve Sinus Pain

A.C. April 4, 2019

Drink More Water Sip more H2O or juice. It’ll help thin out mucus and encourage drainage. Hot tea is another good option. Don’t overdo caffeine or alcohol. Both can make

7 Things That Happen When Your Heart Stops Beating

A.C. September 17, 2018

You need a diagnosis Asystole is a cardiac arrest-causing rhythm where there is no electrical activity visible on the electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor. Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) occurs when the ECG

5 Quick-Fix Tips for Easing Pain on the Inside of the Knee

A.C. October 21, 2019

Don’t put up with a constantly complaining joint. A physical therapist gives us her quick-fix tips for easing pain on the inside of the knee. Ice Pain on the inside

Alarming Signs You Don’t Get Enough Protein

A.S. September 5, 2017

Your Hair Is Falling Out Because our hair is mostly made up of protein, our locks can give us clues as to how much protein we need added in our

Here’s What Happens When You Give Up Dairy

A.C. March 8, 2018

Feeling less bloated “When people inquire about giving up dairy, it’s usually because they’re feeling bloated,” says Gans, adding that the culprit is almost always lactose intolerance. So, if you

How to Get Fast Metabolism: 4 Ways to Lose Weight

A.C. March 24, 2019

Kick things up a notch When it comes to the best workouts for weight loss, neither weights nor cardio can completely move the needle on their own. Interval training is

9 Common Things That Can Trigger Lupus

A.C. June 26, 2019

Garlic, alfalfa sprouts, and other surprising foods You are what you eat—and your lupus flares may reflect that. Both garlic (which contains immune-provoking substances like allicin, ajoene, and thiosulfinates) and

6 Reasons Why You’re Losing Your Hair

A.C. December 6, 2017

Have you ever thought why you are losing your hair? There are many causes, but the most certain thing is that men are more likely to lose their hair than

Dentists Reveal 10 Foods That Damage Our Teeth

A.C. October 27, 2018

Yogurt How can yogurt be bad for your teeth? If you have the plain kind, it’s not. After all, it contains probiotics and calcium, which are good for oral health.

5 Small Signs That Hide Big Health Problems

A.S. April 6, 2018

Pelvic Pain Needless to say, pelvic pain is not normal and shouldn’t be felt. No matter if it’s sharp, dull or sudden, pain in the pelvic area should be checked

7 Unusual Signs of Heart Disease You Shouldn’t Ignore

A.S. September 25, 2017

Upper Back Pressure Again, a heart attack isn’t always felt in the heart. Often patients say a heart attack feels like there’s an elephant sitting on their chest; but that

6 Great Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Sugar

A.C. June 13, 2019

Cutting out sugar isn’t easy, but the health benefits are exponential—and they kick in almost immediately after you rein in your sweet tooth. Here’s exactly what happens. You will look

These 6 Health Problems Are Caused by Your Lack of Sleep

A.C. August 23, 2019

Though most people know they should be getting seven to eight hours of sleep per night, that doesn’t mean they actually are. On the contrary, a Gallup poll found that

Simple Ways to Deal With Your Chronic Joint Pain

A.S. July 20, 2017

Talk to a mental health professional When the CDC analyzed 2014 data from the National Health Survey, they found that 56.3% of adults with serious psychological distress also had severe

What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking?

A.C. February 13, 2019

When you stop smoking, the structural damage to your body remains Even after a person quits smoking, some problems will likely remain, per Sethi. “If there has been any structural

RELATED POSTS

5 Surprising Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight

5 Supplements That Will Lower Your Blood Pressure

8 Foods To Avoid If You Have A Gluten Intolerance

10 Lifestyle Changes for Autoimmune Disease

10 Signs You Might Have an Autoimmune Disease

10 Foods That Will Guarantee Healthy Aging

5 Surprising Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight

5 Supplements That Will Lower Your Blood Pressure

8 Foods To Avoid If You Have A Gluten Intolerance

10 Lifestyle Changes for Autoimmune Disease

10 Signs You Might Have an Autoimmune Disease

10 Foods That Will Guarantee Healthy Aging

© 2026 All rights reserved

Powered by Inedit Agency