May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month.
High blood pressure is commonly called the “silent killer” by the medical industry.   In the United States, high blood pressure affects nearly 50% of the adult population.  About 1 in 3 adults with high blood pressure aren’t even aware they have it and are not being treated to control their blood pressure. Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Fortunately, high blood pressure is treatable and preventable.

During May, we’re inviting our patients to schedule a health exam and to have their blood pressure checked. It’s important to remember that lifestyle changes such as losing weight, eating a low-sodium diet and engaging in moderate exercise may reduce the progression of high blood pressure.