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Up until age 65, men and women are equally likely to have high blood pressure—but as we age the risk of high blood pressure in women increases dramatically

As modern and advanced as we think the United States is, it may still come as a surprise to some that obesity is a very real and present epidemic. In fact, 35 percent of adults and 17 percent of children and adolescents are considered overweight to the point of being obese.

With heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States, it is essential that we find ways to reduce our risk for this illness. One thing that will help tremendously is being aware of, and maintaining, healthy blood pressure. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common chronic illnesses in this country, and left unchecked, can not only lead to heart disease, but also circulation problems, stroke, kidney disease, and loss of vision. It is estimated that 20% of Americans have hypertension, and while it usually starts at about age 30, it often goes undetected for many years. For this reason, it is important that you understand what hypertension is, what causes it, and what you can do about it.

Has your doctor told that your blood pressure is too high? Maybe you’re already taking blood pressure medication. You’re not alone. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world. Uncontrolled blood pressure can cause a number of additional health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, circulation problems, vision problems, and stroke. Unfortunately, high blood pressure often goes unnoticed because there usually are no symptoms, so it’s important that you know what you can do to keep your blood pressure normal. Here are some important tips on how you can deal with high blood pressure at home.

Known as the “silent killer,” hypertension does not necessarily present with symptoms; it often goes undetected, and therefore, untreated. The only way to determine if you have high blood pressure is to have it tested. Testing is both simple and painless and takes only a few minutes in a doctor’s office.