Blog Posts: High blood pressure (hypertension)

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, yet it remains one of the leading risk factors for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and dementia. Learn what the new 130/80 blood pressure target means, how hypertension is diagnosed today, and what you can do to protect your long-term health.

Research highlights the benefits of blood pressure lowering medications.

Research investigates the role dietitians play in helping to lower blood pressure.

Research highlights strategies that can play a role in lowering high blood pressure.

Research sheds light on blood pressure targets for older adults.

Is nature calling us back? Research looks at the health benefits of forest therapy.

Addressing high blood pressure typically involves working closely with your doctor to manage it. But can nurse-led care be an effective alternative?

In this 2-minute video, Dr. Richard Sztramko discusses what blood pressure targets should be for those being treated with medications for hypertension and some of the considerations that impact those targets, such as orthostatic hypotension.

Research makes the case for not skipping out on fruits and vegetables.

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.

Looking to prevent high blood pressure? Research demonstrates that increasing calcium intake, namely through supplements, has a role to play.

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.

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.

What role should medications play in managing high blood pressure? In this video, Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sztramko discuss when and what to consider when lifestyle changes alone are not enough to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sztramko discuss what lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce your blood pressure or lower your risk of developing hypertension in the future.

Curious about what healthy blood pressure targets are for older adults? Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sztramko discuss high blood pressure and what is considered a healthy target in this video.

Can non-medication-based strategies help reduce blood pressure? The research suggests yes.

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.

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.

No salt, no problem? Not exactly. Low-sodium salt substitutes may help lower blood pressure, but they are not safe for everyone.