Living Your Life Without Limits

High blood pressure (Hypertension) is a symptomless "Silent Killer"


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While heart disease is still the No. 1 killer in the United States and worldwide, death rates have decreased significantly through individuals seeking early treatment and adopting lifestyle changes.

Here are some fundamental lifestyle changes geared to reduce your risk or improve your current high blood pressure:  

  • Eat a well-balanced diet that's low in salt
  • Limit alcohol
  • Enjoy regular physical activity
  • Manage stress
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Quit smoking
  • Take your medications properly
  • Monitoring your blood pressure daily: (know your Blood Pressure numbers )  
  • Work together with your Health care team 

In closing, embracing a Heart-healthy lifestyle will lower your risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney damage, vision loss, and sexual dysfunction. For more information contact us at [email protected]

 

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Living Your Life Without LimitsBy Shannon Jackson, The Peoples Nurse

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