High blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, increases your risk of developing many serious health problems. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease, among other health risks.

While you can’t always control whether you get high blood pressure, there are healthy lifestyle habits you can develop to help prevent hypertension and reduce your risk of high blood pressure–related health problems in the future. #hypertension #highbloodpressure

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Learn more about ways to prevent high blood pressure here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/hypertension/preventing.aspx

Learn how to manage your blood pressure through diet here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/high-blood-pressure/guide/diet/

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