Since hypertension, or high blood pressure accounts for a high percentage of kidney and heart related issues, consult with your doctor about incorporating any of the following lifestyle changes into your daily routine, to lower your chance of kidney and cardiovascular related diseases.

Exercise regularly. You don't need to run a marathon every day, but you could increase your movement and physical activity level on a daily basis. Start small, try going on a walk around the neighborhood after dinner, or parking in the last row at the grocery store. Any extra steps you take during the day will be an extra step toward increasing your heart and kidney health.

Determine your target weight. Knowing your body/mass index ratio and what level is healthy for your height and age can greatly increase your heart health. Carrying extra weight in your mid-section makes you more likely to have high blood pressure and thus a higher risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues.

Speak with your doctor about ways you lose weight, consider slight modifications like not eating after 9 p.m. and making sure that you eat breakfast every morning.

Eating healthy can sound vague. So knowing what foods are better or worse for you is essential.

Try new foods that are low in sodium and high in Omega-3s, and drink more water. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis will increase your intake of potassium. Also limiting your alcohol and caffeine consumption will help lower your blood pressure.

Consider nuts, fresh fish and leaner meats as alternatives to fried food snacks, like chips and fast food hamburgers.

Taking these three steps to lower your blood pressure will not only help you now, but it will increase your chances of having a healthy heart and kidneys later.