Hypertension — commonly called high blood pressure — affects roughly 1 in 4 Canadian adults. The challenge is that most people don’t know they have it until a doctor checks.
Lifestyle changes that make a real difference:
- Reducing sodium intake to under 2,000 mg per day
- 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week
- Limiting alcohol to 1–2 drinks per day
- Managing stress through sleep, movement, and routine
- Quitting smoking
If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, medication is safe, effective, and widely available. Our team at Blake Street Walk in Medical Clinic can work with you on a management plan that fits your life.