Promoting Healthy Blood Pressure in the Workplace 🩸💼

Written by Dana Wisniewski, MS, Health Promotion Manager at AdvantageHealth Corporation

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month! As a corporate wellness company, we understand that a healthy workforce is a productive workforce. One key factor in employee well-being is maintaining healthy blood pressure—yet many professionals struggle with hypertension due to stress, long hours, and sedentary work habits.

Here are some effective ways to promote heart health in the workplace:

🏃‍♂️ Encourage Movement

Sitting all day can contribute to high blood pressure. Offer walking meetings, stretch breaks, or standing desks to keep employees active.

🥗 Provide Heart-Healthy Snacks

Swap out processed, salty snacks in break rooms for fruits, nuts, and whole grains that support cardiovascular health.

🧘 Support Stress Management

Chronic stress raises blood pressure. Host mindfulness sessions, breathing exercises, or relaxation spaces to help employees manage workplace stress.

💦 Promote Hydration

Encourage employees to drink plenty of water and reduce caffeine intake, which can contribute to spikes in blood pressure.

🩸 Offer Blood Pressure Screenings

Regular check-ins with on-site wellness clinics or biometric screenings can help employees stay informed about their numbers and take action early.

By integrating these simple yet effective strategies, companies can create a healthier, happier, and more productive work environment. A healthy heart fuels success—let’s make workplace wellness a priority!

Email Kristine at kkeykal@advantagehealth.com to get started or call 612.823.4470 (select option “1”).

Let Kristine Keykal, M.P.H, co-founder of AdvantageHealth with over 25 years of experience, consult with you on your employee wellness program.

Since 2001, Minnesota-based AdvantageHealth has been delivering award-winning employee wellbeing programs and fitness center design & management throughout the U.S.