Start blood pressure care early, skip alcohol

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Updated medical recommendations now suggest beginning blood pressure treatment sooner than before, aiming to catch concerns before they escalate. Alongside this earlier intervention, experts are advising patients to skip alcohol, as even moderate drinking can negatively affect blood pressure. Together, these changes reflect a shift toward more proactive and holistic heart-health care.

Source

Writing Committee Members*, Jones DW, Ferdinand KC, et al. 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Hypertension. 2025;82(10):e212-e316. doi:10.1161/HYP.0000000000000249

Additional Reading

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/14/health/blood-pressure-guidelines-wellness

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/new-high-blood-pressure-guideline-emphasizes-prevention-early-treatment-to-reduce-cvd-risk

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/aha-new-hypertension-guidelines-2025