2025 THEME:MEASURE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE ACCURATELY, CONTROL IT, LIVE LONGER
Tips to Keep Your Blood Pressure Healthy
1. Check Your Blood Pressure; Know your numbers. Normal is below 120/80.
2. Eat Healthy Foods More fruits, veggies, and whole grains. Eat less salt, fat, and junk food.
3. Be Active Walk, dance, or exercise for 30 minutes most days.
4. Stay at a Healthy Weight Losing extra weight helps lower blood pressure.
5. Drink Less Alcohol and Stop Smoking: Alcohol and tobacco raise your blood pressure.
6. Reduce Stress; Relax, breathe deeply, or do things you enjoy.
7. Sleep Well; Try to get 7–9 hours of good sleep every night.
8. Take Your Medicine. If your doctor gives you pills, take them as told.
9. Watch Your Caffeine; Too much coffee or energy drinks can raise pressure.
10. Tell Others Help friends and family learn about high blood pressure.
