Lose weight; losing as little as seven pounds can lower blood pressure.

Exercise regularly; exercising for 30 - 45 minutes three to five times a week can reduce blood pressure.

Quit smoking; smoking narrows your blood vessels.

Limit salt in your diet; too much salt raises blood pressure and interferes with some antihypertensive medications.

Eat a low-fat diet; doing so will help you lose weight, which will help lower your blood pressure.