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Blood pressure tip: Get off the couch
If you're concerned about your high blood pressure, get moving. Regular moderate- to high- intensity workouts can lower your top blood pressure reading by about 11 mm Hg and the bottom number by about 5. Regular exercise also reduces stress and weight gain, which are known to be bad for your heart health. Need an idea? Try brisk walking for about 30 minutes most days of the week. Talk to your health care provider about starting an exercise program.
Blood pressure tip: Get more potassium
Want to lower your blood pressure? Cut back on sodium in your diet and add more potassium. Sodium increases your blood pressure. Potassium can reduce the effects of sodium on blood pressure. Many fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium, including bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe, spinach, peas and tomatoes.
Blood pressure medication: Still necessary if I lose weight?
Losing weight may reduce or end the need for blood pressure medicine.
Bladder control: Lifestyle strategies ease problems
Bladder training and avoiding bladder irritants might help with bladder control.
Belly fat in women: Taking — and keeping — it off
Belly fat is more common after menopause. Find out why and learn how to keep it off.
Bad breath? Brush your tongue!
Giving your tongue a gentle brushing removes dead cells, bacteria and food debris. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush or a flexible tongue scraper. Another option is to use a toothbrush with a built-in tongue cleaner on the back. Be sure to brush your teeth and tongue at least twice a day.
Bad breath: Could a tongue scraper help?
A tongue scraper may reduce bad breath temporarily, but proper dental hygiene remains essential.
Back pain during pregnancy: 7 tips for relief
Ease a painful or achy back while pregnant with these simple tips.
Baby walkers: Are they safe?
Baby walkers — A Mayo Clinic specialist explains the dangers of using a baby walker.
Baby sunscreen: What's recommended?
Understand when it's safe for a baby to wear sunscreen.
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