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High blood pressure (hypertension)
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. There are many things you can do to reduce and control your blood pressure including limiting your salt intake, quitting smoking and getting more exercise. What does the evidence say? Learn more below.
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High blood pressure in older adults: Let’s talk medication!
Research highlights the benefits of blood pressure lowering medications. -
Dietitian-delivered nutrition therapy for high blood pressure
Research investigates the role dietitians play in helping to lower blood pressure. -
3 strategies to gear up to get blood pressure down
Research highlights strategies that can play a role in lowering high blood pressure. -
Blood pressure targets: Should we go higher or lower?
Research sheds light on blood pressure targets for older adults. -
Being one with nature: The effects of forest therapy
Is nature calling us back? Research looks at the health benefits of forest therapy. -
Managing high blood pressure: Can nurse-led care help?
Addressing high blood pressure typically involves working closely with your doctor to manage it. But can nurse-led care be an effective alternative? -
3 evidence-based benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables
Research makes the case for not skipping out on fruits and vegetables. -
6 evidence-based strategies for reducing blood pressure
Looking for strategies to help you reduce your blood pressure or keep it in check? From lowering your salt intake to supplements, multiple strategies are available to increase your chance of success. -
Can calcium supplementation reduce the risk of high blood pressure?
Looking to prevent high blood pressure? Research demonstrates that increasing calcium intake, namely through supplements, has a role to play. -
Upping fruit and veggie consumption to get blood pressure down: What’s the case for plant-based diets?
If you’re looking to lower your blood pressure through lifestyle changes, pay attention to your diet. Research shows that a diet of mostly plant-based foods may be beneficial, but careful consideration is needed to find the one that is best for you. -
Finding success with non-drug treatments: 4 common conditions that can benefit
Are you living with dementia, high blood pressure, or urinary incontinence? See what the research has to say about your options for non-drug treatments. Hint: promising possibilities lie ahead. -
Managing blood pressure with non-medication-based strategies
Can non-medication-based strategies help reduce blood pressure? The research suggests yes. -
Knowing your numbers to help keep your blood pressure in check
When it comes to high blood pressure, “knowing your numbers” is key. A couple of promising blood pressure screening and monitoring options may help you stay on top of your numbers and help you and your health care provider create the best possible treatment plan. -
Fact or fiction: Research reveals the truth about common supplements
There are many claims out there about the health benefits of dietary supplements, but not all claims are backed by evidence. Talk to your health care provider about which supplements may be beneficial to you. -
“Pass the low-sodium salt substitute, please!” Could this be one way to help control blood pressure?
No salt, no problem? Not exactly. Low-sodium salt substitutes may help lower blood pressure, but they are not safe for everyone. -
Telehealth: A new fix for an old problem – helping people with chronic conditions take better care of themselves
Is chronic illness getting you down? Telehealth is a promising way for you to connect with your health care provider and better manage your condition. -
Struggling with your weight? Get active and improve your health with high intensity interval training!
Short on time? Research suggests that high-intensity interval training can improve cardiovascular and metabolic health in people who are overweight or obese. -
5 diet changes supported by research evidence
When it comes to food, too much of a good (tasting) thing can be bad for you. But too much food advice can be bad for you too, particularly if it’s not reliable. Revamp your diet by making changes that have been shown to help promote healthy aging. -
Does salt really affect blood pressure?
Cut back on salt for at least four weeks to lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease. -
Don’t rely on fatty acid supplements for protection against heart disease
Fatty acids (such as those found in fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils) provide health benefits, including lowering risk of heart disease. Fatty acid supplements may help lower blood pressure, but don’t prevent heart attacks in people already diagnosed with heart issues. -
Studies support "risk-based" approach to treating people with high blood pressure
Drugs that lower blood pressure help prevent heart attack and strokes for those with high blood pressure, and offer the greatest benefit to those at higher risk. -
Fish-oil supplements: another weapon against high blood pressure
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish promote heart health. Taking fish-oil supplements is an effective alternative to eating fish.
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