New American Heart Association guidelines redefine hypertension, lowering target blood pressure levels. The category of prehypertension is removed, replaced by ‘elevated blood pressure’. Lifestyle changes, including limiting alcohol and adopting the DASH diet, are crucial. Regular exercise significantly reduces blood pressure. Eight essential health behaviors, including healthy eating and sufficient sleep, are key to managing hypertension and reducing cardiovascular risk.
AHA’s new hypertension guidelines: Experts urge lifestyle changes
