Balanced diet: Emphasise a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to support cardiovascular health and maintain optimal blood pressure levels.

Regular exercise: Incorporate regular physical activity into daily routines to maintain a healthy weight, strengthen the heart, and improve blood circulation.

Weight management: Address obesity through lifestyle modifications including dietary changes and regular exercise to mitigate the risk of hypertension.

Stress management: Adopt healthy coping mechanisms such as mindfulness practices, regular exercise, and seeking social support to effectively manage stress and its impact on blood pressure.

Sleep hygiene: Prioritise quality sleep by establishing a consistent sleep schedule, creating a conducive sleep environment, and seeking medical intervention for sleep disorders when necessary.

Family history awareness: Understanding one's family medical history provides valuable insights into potential risk factors, enabling early intervention strategies to prevent or manage hypertension.

Expert inputs by Dr Dhiraj Bhattad, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.