Blood pressure is a key number for your health. If it's too high, it can hurt your heart and body without you even knowing. High blood pressure can lead to serious problems like a heart attack, stroke, or kidney damage. Recently, doctors have changed the rules for what is considered healthy blood pressure. This post will help you understand why it’s so important to control your blood pressure, why the rules have changed, and what simple steps you can take. The Quiet Danger of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because it usually has no signs. But inside your body, it's causing trouble. It hurts your blood pipes: High pressure can make the pipes that carry blood (your arteries) hard and narrow. It can cause a heart attack or stroke: If your blood pipes get blocked in your heart or brain, it can be life-threatening. It can harm your kidneys: High blood pressure can damage the tiny parts of your kidneys that clean your blood....
“HealthXpo makes public health easy—simple, evidence-based tips on nutrition, fitness and everyday wellness, without jargon.”