High blood pressure decreases with calorie or sodium restriction, even before weight loss occurs. Jogging reduces the diastolic pressure by about 15 to 20 mm Hg. Aerobic exercises also reduces blood pressure. Some marketed milk preparations for babies may have very high sodium content compared to cows milk. Three or more alcoholic drinks a day is a risk factor in high blood pressure.
Smoking has a deleterious effect in high blood pressure.
The risk of stroke declines as soon as smoking is stopped.