Health Tip: Lower Your Blood Pressure

(HealthDay News) -- High blood pressure increases a person's risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and congestive heart failure.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers this advice for people whose pressure is too high:

Cut back on salt in your diet, and increase consumption of fruits and vegetables.Get plenty of regular exercise.Lose weight if you're overweight or obese.Don't smoke, and limit alcohol intake.Take any prescribed blood pressure medication as directed. Talk to your doctor if you have side effects from any medication.

-- Diana Kohnle
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