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Many men worry about high blood pressure, but when asked about it, they admit they don't know what constitutes a healthy blood pressure reading. For most middle-aged men, a desirable blood pressure reading is anything below 140/90. Relax, and read on to discover how to keep blood pressure in line.

Action Rx:
Preventing high blood pressure is relatively easy. Thanks to all the medical research that has been done over the last few decades, we know that successful prevention strategies for men include:

• Reduce stress load through exercise such as yoga or tai chi.
  (In a study of older adults, tai chi, the ancient low-intensity Chinese exercise, was found to reduce blood pressure nearly as much as did moderate-intensity exercise.)
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Eat a lot of bananas, raisins, and apricots.
  (Research has linked a diet high in potassium with lower blood pressure; these fruits are great sources.)
• Never smoke.
• Exercise regularly.
• Keep cholesterol levels down.

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