Lifestyle modifications for patients with prehypertension or hypertension include:
1. Diet and increase exercise to achieve a BMI greater than 25.
2. Drink 4 ounces of red wine at least once per week.
3. Adopt the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet.
4. Increase potassium intake.
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