High blood pressure is becoming prevalent in our
society. The condition has no signs or symptoms. You can
have it for years without knowing it. Blood pressure is the
force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart
pumps blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over
time, it increases your chance of heart diseases; this
is very dangerous because it often leaves no symptom. High Blood
pressure can damage your heart, blood vessels,
kidneys, and other parts of your body.
Stay Alive, Know your Blood Pressure
Blood pressure does not stay the same all the time. It is of
utmost importance that you know your blood pressure for effective
monitoring, even when you're feeling fine. If
your blood pressure is normal, you can work with your healthcare
team to keep it that way. If your blood pressure is too
high, treatment may help prevent damage to your body's
organs. Blood pressure tends to rise with age. Following
a healthy lifestyle helps some people delay or prevent this rise in
blood pressure.