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Blood pressure is the force of blood against the artery walls. The pressure as the heart beats is the systolic pressure (top number). The point at which the heart relaxes between beats is the diastolic pressure (bottom number). Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. And often, it has no warning signs or You can prevent and control high blood pressure by taking action: • Eat healthy. Load up on fruits and vegetables, lean meats and low-fat dairy products • Reduce salt intake • Maintain a healthy weight • Reduce stress • Exercise 30 minutes a day • Quit tobacco • Limit alcohol intake Source: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/hbp/intro.htm The registered service mark “Cigna” and the “Tree of Life” logo are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc., licensed for use by Cigna Corporation and its operating subsidiaries. All products and services are provided by and through such operating subsidiaries and not by Cigna Corporation. Such operating subsidiaries include Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health Management, Inc. and Cigna Behavioral Health, Inc. All models are used for illustrative purposes only. 831777 a 11/11 © 2011 Cigna. Some content provided under license. Know your numbers blood pressure