Healthy Eating For Healthy Blood Pressure

Dietitians of Canada is one of 12 organizations joining forces on World Hypertension Day (WHD), May 17, 2008 to shine the spotlight on the importance of a healthy blood pressure. High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and heart disease, but because there are no obvious symptoms, it is often called the “silent killer.” This year’s WHD Theme - Measure Your Blood Pressure at Home - is one of several positive actions Canadians can take to protect their health.

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Filed under: Hypertension on May 17th, 2008