Long Description
This CDC/Million Hearts® Initiative 21-pg, high blood pressure journal explains hypertension; its causes, signs, risk factors; how BP is measured; and tips for making sure that home BP readings are correct. It describes the lifestyle changes that can help lower and maintain healthy BP, including staying on a healthy and low-sodium diet, being physically active, keeping a healthy wieght, and not smoking. Includes a comprehensive medication FAQs section that includes space to jot notes from discussions w/ clinicians/pharmacists about medication side effects, interactions w/ other drugs, medication costs, and adherence.
