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The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | October 2017
Ask the Physician
Just a few weeks back, my doctor said I am “borderline” for high blood pressure—what can I
do about lowering it? Tom O. – Mahwah
Tom, it’s good to know when you have borderline high blood pressure—this means you can take steps to
lower your BP now, before it increases and becomes a medical concern.
Steps you can take to lower your BP include:
 Exercising four or more times a week if your doctor says it is OK
 Losing weight if you are overweight
 Eating healthier foods that are low in salt and in fat—and add some foods which are higher in fiber
(roughage), such as vegetables, whole grains, and fruits
 Cutting down on caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks)
 Quitting smoking
Looking at unhealthy stressors in your life and minimizing or eliminating them
Follow your doctor’s instructions, and keep adding up those healthy lifestyle changes!
For an appointment or more information about how Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s
leading-edge technologies can improve your quality of life: 800.555.1990
or request info/an appointment: www.demanddeborah.org
S. Justin Szawlewicz, M.D.
Attending Cardiologist
Vice Chair, Medical Staff
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