High Blood Pressure: Risks, Side Effects, and Ways to Manage

Nearly half of all adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It can impact your overall health and put you at risk for heart attack, stroke, or kidney disease. Often, there are no symptoms. That’s why it’s so important to have your blood pressure checked regularly by your doctor. The good news? For many people, lowering blood pressure to a normal, healthy range can be managed with lifestyle changes.