Be a team player

5 ways to reduce your risk of high blood pressure

High blood pressure can put you at risk for serious health complications down the road. Here are five ways to keep it under control

By Lisa Bendall

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5. Be a team player

When it comes to controlling your blood pressure, a team of supportive healthcare professionals can often be more effective than a lone doctor.  “In our practice, we have a pharmacist who talks with patients about proper blood pressure measurements, we have dietitians who talk about heart-healthy diets, and we have a behavioural consultant who talks about stress management,” says Ward. But making that initial doctor’s appointment has to come from you.