Stress, poor diet and a lack of exercise can send your blood pressure through the roof. May is blood pressure awareness month and keeping yours in check is the focus of today's KGMB9 and HMSA Sunny Side Up. Ramsay Wharton is live from the Sub-Zero/Wolf showroom with more.

Today's Tips:

• Eat fresh
• Exercise
• Watch your weight
• Don't smoke

Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

Starting next week (Monday, May 26), fire stations across the state will be offering free blood pressure tests. AHA will be handing out free gifts to all participants.

For more information:

• Visit the American Heart Association Web site.
• For local American Heart Association events or information, go to www.americanheart.org/hawaii and click on your county.
• Or call the American Heart Association at 538-7021 (neighbor island residents can call toll-free at 1-866-205-3256)

Recipe Downloads:

• Grilled Tuna
• Salade Nicoise

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