Losing weight to maintain a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2, along with lifestyle changes, can help lower high blood pressure. These changes include following the DASH diet (which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy while limiting saturated and total fats), reducing sodium intake (to 2.4 grams of sodium or 6 grams … Continue reading Hypertension