Over the years, we put a great deal of stress on our heart and blood vessels. We work hard, we enjoy life and we tell ourselves that there will be time for exercise, healthy eating and stress management later. One of the first warning signs that it’s time to start making those lifestyle changes is hearing that you have high blood pressure. Although it is a common diagnosis in the lower mainland of B.C., it should not be taken lightly as hypertension can lead to heart failure,