When to try lifestyle alone versus start medication immediately?

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr Raymond Townsend, Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. We explore how to optimise and treat high blood pressure through lifestyle, medication and a deeper understanding of the latest clinical evidence.

Dr Townsend explains how much risk reduction comes from lowering blood pressure, what the newest AHA/ACC guidelines recommend, and how diet, exercise and sleep all play a role in protecting your arteries, kidneys and brain.

What We Cover

• Why lowering blood pressure matters
• The latest hypertension guidelines
• When to start medication
• Key lifestyle interventions for long-term health
• Common myths about salt, diet and protein
• New therapies and what’s on the horizon

Blood pressure is not just a number — it is a reflection of your overall health. This episode provides a practical guide to lowering it safely and effectively.

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