Handouts
Lifestyle changes for high blood pressure
Patient-friendly lifestyle targets for blood pressure control.
Last reviewed 2026-01-04|cardio | lifestyle | patient
How to use this handout
Use this handout to reinforce sodium reduction, movement targets, and home BP tracking. Document follow-up timing and encourage questions at the next visit.
Return precautions (patient script)
Suggested plain-language wording for safety-net counseling:
If symptoms get worse, new warning signs appear, or you cannot follow the plan from this visit, seek urgent care now.
- Use with the specific red flags listed on this page.
- Confirm follow-up timing and where to go after-hours.
- Document that return precautions were reviewed and understood.
Source and licensing
Original handout created for DrSonia. Lifestyle targets informed by Hypertension Canada guidance.