Hypertension is a serious medical condition that can increase the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. It is a major cause of premature death worldwide, and by living a healthy lifestyle, patients can help keep their blood pressure in a healthy range and lower the risk for heart disease and stroke. Keep yourself at a healthy weight, be physically active, do not smoke, limit alcohol, get enough sleep, and follow your doctor's or health care professional's instructions carefully when taking medicine to treat high blood pressure or other health conditions. Obesity increases the risk of high blood pressure. To know more about Hypertension from expert Dr. Jawahar Shaik please tune in to the episode This English on Hypertension - a new normal in lifestyle (for newly diagnosed patients)