Hypertension: Effective ways to lower high blood pressure without medication

Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sztramko discuss what lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce your blood pressure or lower your risk of developing hypertension in the future.
0:00 - Meet Russel
0:23 - How many Canadians are impacted by high blood pressure?
0:49 - What are some of the complications of uncontrolled high blood pressure?
2:42 - What are some lifestyle choices you can make to keep your blood pressure healthy?
4:32 - Is there a recommended diet for maintaining healthy blood pressure?
5:48 - What type of exercise is recommended to reduce blood pressure?
7:44 - Back to Russel
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