High blood pressure is extremely common, and these days it seems that just about all of us have it. In fact, a blood pressure reading over 120/80 is considered elevated according to the current medical guidelines. Here are 8 things you can do to help lower your blood pressure.

High cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is extraordinarily common. The implications of elevated cholesterol are vast. Hyperlipidemia is a significant risk factor for heart disease, which remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Here are tips to lower your cholesterol today.