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Manage Stress

Life can be stressful. You may need help to manage stress in your everyday life. Learn practical tips that can make a difference.

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High blood pressure and managing stress

Stress does not directly cause high blood pressure. But when life gets stressful, people react in different ways. Some may eat too much or eat unhealthy foods. Others may smoke, drink alcohol, or lose sleep. These habits can lead to high blood pressure.

You may not be able to avoid stress in your life. But you can control how you react to it. Taking it step by step, you can help lower stress. Your big benefit: lowering stress may help lower blood pressure.

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Tips for reducing stress

  • Take time to relax. Set aside 15 to 20 minutes a day to sit quietly
  • Relaxing for short periods during the day may help lower your blood pressure
  • Activities such as walking, swimming, or riding a bike can help you let go of the tension in your body. Check with your doctor to make sure it’s okay for you to do these activities
  • Take breaks for deep-breathing exercises
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