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Get An Accurate Blood Pressure Reading

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Refrain from Smoking or Drinking Coffee Before Your Reading

Don't drink coffee or smoke a cigarette for 30 minutes before taking a blood pressure reading. Either one can spike your blood pressure 10-15 points.

Tip: Smoking alone is a major cause of high blood pressure. Hypertension is more common in people who smoke heavily. Get our tips to quit smoking.

 
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