Health Tip: Preventing Hypertension

Here's what you can do to lower your blood pressure:

* Watch what you eat. Stay away from salt and fat, concentrating instead on foods that are high in fiber calcium, and magnesium.
* Get plenty of exercise. Regular aerobic workouts condition the heart and keep blood vessels dilated and working properly.
* If you are overweight, try to trim down. Even a small weight reduction can make a big difference.
* If you smoke or consume alcohol excessively, now is the time to stop.

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Health Tip for the Day

Losing even a little extra weight may cuts hypertension and bring your blood pressure down to normal, according to Italian researchers.

Dark Chocolate & Blood Pressure

A study published in the Journal of American Medical Association has found out that chocolate, in moderate amounts, can help lower blood pressure. The study from Germany says that eating 6 grams of dark chocolate a day helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.