p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Managing blood pressure doesn’t take a lot of work. In fact, small changes to your lifestyle can help. </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Exercise</span>: Just be a little more active. Walk instead of driving; take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc. </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eat Smart</span>: Try to find low-fat, low-sodium diet that also tastes great. Potassium found in bananas and carrots is the best medicine for your heart. </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kick the Habits</span>: Minimize your alcohol and cigarette intake. </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stifle Your Stress</span>: Stress is a normal part of life. But too much can increase the risk of heart disease. Relax by doing activities you enjoy (yoga, gardening, walking, etc.) and your heart can benefit. </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home</span>: Monitoring your blood pressure at home on a regular basis provides you and your healthcare professional with the information to best manage your blood pressure.</p