1. What you should and shouldn’t do to keep hypertension at bay.

2. It is very important to maintain a healthy weight i.e. body mass index (BMI) of less than 25.

3. Average of 30 minutes of vigorous exercise per day.

4. high intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains, and low intake of sodium, sweetened beverages, and red and processed meats.

5. Moderate alcohol use.

6. Use nonnarcotic pain relievers less than once per week.

7. Taking a folic acid supplement of 400 micrograms.