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We continue our hypertension journey with two pillars—lifestyle and medication—and show how small, honest changes shift blood pressure in meaningful ways. From sodium awareness and exercise to sleep apnea, tobacco, alcohol, and med side effects, we focus on what actually works.
• two pillars of treatment: lifestyle and medication
• non‑modifiable risks: age, sex, race, family history
• sodium literacy and the DASH eating pattern
• track intake and aim for 1,500–2,300 mg sodium
• clinically meaningful weight loss of 5–10%
• exercise dose: 150 minutes weekly that extends life
• insurance incentives for gyms and movement access
• tobacco cessation strategies and realistic goals
• alcohol guidelines and honest self‑audit
• common meds that raise blood pressure (NSAIDs, estrogen, decongestants)
• social determinants and chronic stress impact
• sleep apnea screening and CPAP benefits
• medication adherence, side effects, and combo pills
• reducing or stopping meds with sustained lifestyle change
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Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RN
Artwork: Olivia Pawlowski
