How can blood pressure can be prevented?

Answer 1

The key to preventing hypertension if lifestyle modification with diet and exercise.

DIET: An individual, especially those predisposed to develop hypertension, should limit their salt or salt substitute intake. An increase in potassium such as bananas could also prevent hypertension. Studies have shown that eating garlic also helps.

EXERCISE: An individual, especially those predisposed to develop hypertension, should start exercising regularly starting with brisk walking for 15minutes twice a day.

Answer 2

Hypertension can be avoided by staying with a healthy lifestyle. Good diet with less salt and fat will help avoid having hypertension as well as curing or managing underlying disease that cause hypertension. Enough exercise and activity is also essential for a good and fit lifestyle.

Answer 3

High blood pressure can be prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Consumption of fatty foods, smoking and drinking alcohol can all contribute to high blood pressure. Some forms of high blood pressure are hereditary, but following a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk.

Answer 4

Well, you want blood pressure. Blood pressure is what pushes the blood through all our blood vessels. It becomes a problem when it's too high or too low. Too low is usually worse because you die much quicker and acutely. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the 'silent' killer. Hypertension is partly genetic, so that part is not preventable. But there are lifestyle changes that help you not become hypertensive. Such as, low sodium intake, excercise, not becoming obese, etc. It depends on why you have the hypertension that will affect which lifestyle change will benefit you.

Answer 5

There are a few things that people can do to lessen their chances of getting hypertension. People can change their diet to a diet of low salt, and lessen the stress in their lives.