Understanding and Controlling Hypertension

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. National Women's Blood Pressure Awareness Week October 11-17, 2020   Your risk for high blood pressure increases as you age. Two out of every three women ages 60 and older have high blood pressure.1 You are also more likely to have high blood pressure if you have a family history of high blood pressure. Other risk factors include diet, lack of exercise, and obesity. To lower your blood pressure: Lose weight, according to your doctor's recommendation. Learn more in our Healthy Weight section. Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days, or 150 minutes of activity each week. Learn more in our Getting Active section. Stop smoking. Find resources to help you quit at women.smokefree.gov. Eat healthy. Lower sodium in your diet. Learn more in our Healthy Eating section. Moderate or stop alcohol consumption. Take blood pressure medicine, according to your doctor's prescription. Find out more about controlling blood pressure.   Preferences | Unsubscribe | Subscription Help | Contact Us Did you get this as a forward? Sign up to receive Office on Women's Health updates. womenshealth.gov  |  OWH Helpline: 800-994-9662  |  womenshealth@hhs.gov

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