How do you lower your blood pressure?

 There are a few different ways that you can lower your blood pressure, depending on the underlying cause. If you have high blood pressure due to being overweight or obese, then losing weight is the key to lowering your blood pressure. Other lifestyle changes that can help lower blood pressure include quitting smoking, reducing salt intake, and increasing exercise.

If high blood pressure is caused by a medical condition such as diabetes or kidney disease, then treating the underlying condition is the key to lowering blood pressure. Medications may also be necessary in some cases to control high blood pressure.