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What you should do for Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Maintain healthy weight for blood pressure: apple with a tape measure, on a scale.

Weight loss for Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

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Blood pressure rises as body weight increases. Hence, losing weight helps lower blood pressure.

Expect about a 1-point drop in systolic pressure for every 2 pounds lost.