For most of my life, I have managed my health through diet, exercise, and lifestyle. I’m a non-smoker, I don’t drink much, I exercise, and I eat well. Yet, despite my best efforts, age and genetics are not on my side. In my case, a family history would cause my blood pressure also to rise […]
Lisbeth Berger (57) struggled with blood pressure control for years despite a healthy, active lifestyle. Her doctor eventually put her on blood pressure medication to reduce the risk of heart disease. “After a few years on medication, my doctor and I decided I should try to stop the treatment to see if my blood pressure […]
Solveig has always prioritized a healthy, active lifestyle, yet she struggled to control her blood pressure. Solveig’s father, Øivin, a strong, active man in his late sixties, also struggled with blood pressure control and ultimately experienced a stroke that left him paralyzed on one half of his body. Though Øivin was aware of his blood […]