HYPERTENSION: SILENT BUT SERIOUS
What you don’t know can't hurt you right? WRONG High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions worldwide, yet many people don’t realize they have it until it causes serious damage. It’s often called the silent killer because it develops slowly, without obvious symptoms, while quietly harming vital organs like the heart, kidneys, eyes, and brain. Why Hypertension is a Silent Threat Did you know that the changes in your blood vessels leading to high blood pressure can begin much earlier than we think? Even in your 20s or 30s, lifestyle habits such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress can start affecting the health of your arteries. Over time, these changes make the heart work harder to pump blood, raising blood pressure and increasing the risk of stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, and vision problems. Myths vs. Facts About Hypertension There are many misconceptions about high blood pressure. Let’s clear a few up: Myth : “I feel fine, so my...