India, May 18 -- High blood pressure is often called a silent killer because it can quietly damage the heart and blood vessels without showing obvious symptoms. While medication is sometimes necessary, certain lifestyle changes can play a major role in naturally managing blood pressure levels.

Dr Subodh Verma, cardiac surgeon and Professor at the University of Toronto, shares in his May 15 Instagram post practical habits that may help keep hypertension under control without relying entirely on medicines. (Also read: Is pancreatic cancer hiding in plain sight? Gastroenterologist explains the silent red flags most people ignore )

Managing high blood pressure does not always begin with medication, as consistent and disciplined lifestyle ch...