Silent Blood Pressure

Silent BP

High blood pressure, often called the silent killer, quietly damages your body without warning. You might feel fine but the risk builds over time. High blood pressure (hypertension) means your blood pushes too hard against your artery walls. This extra force strains your heart and harms blood vessels.

Many people live with dangerously high blood pressure for years without symptoms, making regular checkups essential. If untreated, high blood pressure can cause serious problems like stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, vision loss, and dementia. It’s not just “stress”—it’s a life-threatening condition.

Risk factors include poor diet—especially too much salt—lack of exercise, smoking, obesity, and family history. The good news is you can take control with healthy habits. Eat more fruits and vegetables, cut salt, stay active, limit alcohol, quit smoking, etc.

If prescribed, take blood pressure medication as directed. Lifestyle changes combined with medication work best. Monitor your blood pressure regularly with a home cuff. A healthy range is about 120/80 mmHg; readings above 140/90 mmHg mean see your doctor.

Hypertension is manageable, and early action can save your life. Don’t wait—get checked and spread the word