I am 17 years old, my pressure was 153 in the afternoon, my weight is 81 and my height is around 6 ft, why do I have high bp? And how to reduce this, my parents have high bp, does this mean even I am supposed to have? What to do to control this apart from exercising and reducing salt. Can you suggest some fruits and other home remedies.

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