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High blood pressure is called a “silent killer” because it develops with no signs or symptoms. You may not know that you have high blood pressure until it has caused serious damage. But there’s good news: You can take charge of your blood pressure.

An estimated 1.28 billion adults worldwide have hypertension. And about half don't even know they have it. That's because high blood pressure develops with no signs or symptoms...until it has caused serious damage. Mayo Clinic on High Blood Pressure offers information and tools to help you keep blood pressure from building to dangerous levels. By taking specific steps, you can live well with high blood pressure—and even keep it from ever forming. In this book, Gary Schwartz, M.D., tells you how.

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of disability or death due to stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney failure. After improving for a period of several years, the tables seem to have turned again. Now, even with the awareness and risks involved with this silent killer, high blood pressure continues to claim more lives and has become a serious problem. Nutrition and exercise are the keys to healthier living and Dr. Colbert explains how to make them work.

Welcome to today’s podcast, where we’ll be tackling an important health issue that affects millions of Americans – hypertension, or high blood pressure. Nearly half of adults in the U.S. have hypertension, often without realizing it, and it can lead to severe complications like heart disease and stroke if left unchecked. In this episode, we’ll break down what causes hypertension, common symptoms to watch out for, and practical lifestyle changes to prevent or manage the condition. Join us as we explore how you can take charge of your health and keep your blood pressure in check!