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High blood pressure is very common, especially in older adults. There are usually no symptoms, so you may not realise you have it. Many pharmacies and Doctor Surgeries offer free b...

5 Surprising Things That Can Affect Blood Pressure

May is Hypertension Awareness Month.The usual suspects — obesity, genetics, stress, salt intake, tobacco and alcohol use — affect your blood pressure. But did you know there are so...

People urged to get tested for high blood pressure

An active and healthy woman who was diagnosed with high blood pressure has urged people to have their BP checked.

Doctor: High blood pressure awareness crucial as 40% remain unaware

(WISH) — More than 100 million Americans live with high blood pressure, yet nearly 40% remain unaware of their condition. This silent issue can lead to serious health complications...

Doctor: High blood pressure awareness crucial as 40% remain unaware

(WISH) — More than 100 million Americans live with high blood pressure, yet nearly 40% remain unaware of their condition. This silent issue can lead to serious health complications...

New Brain-Based Cause of High Blood Pressure Discovered

Most people living with high blood pressure have heard the same short list of causes: too much salt, too little exercise, weight gain, stress. Those factors are real, and managing...

Surprising Causes of High Blood Pressure

HEART HEALTH – May 7, 2026 – Unlike some diseases and health conditions that present with symptoms early, high blood pressure is not as easy to recognize. That’s why knowing the mo...

Three ways high blood pressure is affecting your life without you realising it - and how to lower it without drugs

NHS figures reveal a worrying trend: a quarter of young adults with hypertension aren't getting it under control, compared with just one in seven older patients.

The Blood Pressure Habits Doctors Say Seniors Ignore Too Often

High blood pressure remains one of the most common health problems affecting older Americans, yet many seniors still underestimate how everyday habits quietly influence their...

Fitness expert says you can lower blood pressure in eight weeks for 77p

High blood pressure is often called a silent killer

Five science-backed morning habits that lower blood pressure WITHOUT medication

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, raising their risk of heart attacks, strokes and clots. Monitoring BP trends is vital, but one overlooked factor is your morn...

Salt In Tap Water Might Be Raising Blood Pressure, Study Finds

High blood pressure is sometimes called a “silent killer” because, while it increases your risk of heart conditions, stroke, and cardiac arrest, it often has no symptoms. About fiv...

Fighting High Blood Pressure? Having A Team On Your Side Can Help

MONDAY, April 13, 2026 — A person’s high blood pressure can dramatically decline if they receive intense team-based care, a new study says.Patients’ systolic blood pressure declin...

Scientists Say This Hidden Brain Trigger Could Be Driving High Blood Pressure in Millions

High blood pressure, often called hypertension, affects millions of Americans and is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes. What makes it...

This Sneaky Hormone Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure Right Now

When you think of high blood pressure, lifestyle choices around nutrition or exercise may come to mind—not your hormones. But what if we told you there’s a sneaky hormone that coul...

Do You Know Your Hypertension Stage? It Could Save Your Life

If you’ve been told your blood pressure reading is “a little high,” you might be wondering what that really means and what, if anything, you should do about it. The good news: Toda...

Primary aldosteronism hides behind high blood pressure

A little-known and misunderstood disease affecting as many as 12 million Americans, putting them at risk of potentially deadly complications, is often missed or misdiagnosed. Prima...

Primary aldosteronism hides behind high blood pressure

A little-known and misunderstood disease affecting as many as 12 million Americans, putting them at risk of potentially deadly complications, is often missed or misdiagnosed. Prima...

High blood pressure cases rising rapidly in Pakistan, warns Dr. Zaman Baloch

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Who is at risk for Hypertension?

Hypertension – commonly known as high blood pressure is a common condition that affects the body’s arteries. If you have high blood pressure, the force of blood pushing against the...

WHO Calls for Action as 1.4 bn People Live with Hypertension

World Hypertension Day, observed annually on 17 May, aims to raise awareness about high blood pressure, the ‘silent killer’, and to promote its prevention, detection, and control,...

Revitalize Your Wellness Routine And Lower Blood Pressure With Baduanjin

Discovering you have high blood pressure during a routine doctor’s visit can be intimidating.

Blood pressure: Get measured at every visit

Written by the Progyny Editorial Team. Reviewed by the Progyny Clinical Team — March 2026. Your pregnancy and postpartum checkups […] The post Blood pressure: Get measured at every...