High blood pressure can be controlled through lifestyle choices as well as adherence to prescribed medication.  It is important to understand your treatment and the changes you can make to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease or stroke.  Many people find it challenging to make and maintain lifestyle changes.  Because high blood pressure has no symptoms, it can also be hard to remember to take your medication.  This site provides a collection of educational resources for patients with high blood pressure.  This information can help you to measure your blood pressure on your own and keep track of it over time, understand and remember your medication, and make important changes in your diet and exercise habits to stay healthy.  This information and support from your health care providers can help keep your blood pressure under control!

A variety of risk factors can contribute to the development and exacerbation of hypertension.  Many of these risk factors are modifiable.  Prominent factors such as obesity, diet, alcohol consumption and physical activity can all be modified by making healthy lifestyle choices.  The first step toward a healthy lifestyle is through education!

Choose from the following broad categories to get your started on your education:

• Hypertension and You
• Blood Pressure Control
• Medication and Adherence
  
• Diet and Exercise

• Taking Action