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5 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure: Follow These Simple Steps to Avoid Heart Problems

These simple ways to lower your blood pressure will help you avoid heart problems in the future, including lowering your sodium intake and exercising.

According to the folks at the American Heart Association: “Research has found that 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week can help lower blood pressure. “Cutting your salt intake is probably the most important way to lower your blood pressure,” says Dr. Luke Laffin, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic. “Practicing yoga, meditation or deep breathing [as well as] praying, journaling, laughing, listening to music, spending time with family and friends, and playing with animals can all help reduce your stress and lower blood pressure.”

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