You can take steps to prevent high blood pressure by adopting a healthy lifestyle. These steps include maintaining a healthy weight; being physically active; following a healthy eating plan, that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and lowfat dairy foods; choosing and preparing foods with less salt and sodium; and, if you drink alcoholic beverages, drinking in moderation. In this section you will learn more about healthy lifestyle habits for preventing and controlling high blood pressure.
Ask other people to walk with you. Find a partner or a group. When you know someone else is waiting for you, it keeps you going
Wear comfortable shoes and good socks to help cushion your feet
Wear clothes that are right for the season. Try using layers of clothing in the cold weather to keep you warm, and cotton clothes in the summer to keep you cool
Drink plenty of water. It doesn't have to be that fancy bottled stuff — get your own container and keep it filled with plenty of regular water. Carry it with you if you can
Don't forget to stretch before you walk. Try to start off slowly
Be safe — pay attention to your surroundings
Walk in a safe place that has plenty of lights in the evening. Try walking around a local school's parking lot, or going to the mall
Try to walk at least three times a week. It may seem like a lot at first, but you will gradually build up
Try to think of your walk in three parts. Imagine a warm-up period at the beginning, challenge yourself with a brisk pace in the middle, and finally picture a cool-down. You can feel success when you finish each part.
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