As a 36-year-old mother of three, I never expected to have worry about my blood pressure. I have always considered myself to be healthy, and I did not have any major risk factors for blood pressure issues. However, after checking my blood pressure randomly one day, I realized that it was dangerously high. My […]
For most of my life, I have managed my health through diet, exercise, and lifestyle. I’m a non-smoker, I don’t drink much, I exercise, and I eat well. Yet, despite my best efforts, age and genetics are not on my side. In my case, a family history would cause my blood pressure also to rise […]
Lisbeth Berger (57) struggled with blood pressure control for years despite a healthy, active lifestyle. Her doctor eventually put her on blood pressure medication to reduce the risk of heart disease. “After a few years on medication, my doctor and I decided I should try to stop the treatment to see if my blood pressure […]