Key Facts
- Young people can have high blood pressure too
- Women and African Americans face unique risks when it comes to high blood pressure
- Many people have high blood pressure and do not even know it
Signs & Symptoms
- High blood pressure often times does not have any symptoms. However, if left untreated can cause serious health conditions such as heart disease and stroke. It is important to regulate your blood pressure often.
Managing high Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure can be significantly reduced with a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, complex carbohydrates and low-fat dairy products
- Increased physical activity
- Reduction of alcoholic beverage consumption
- Sodium reduction
- Eating a heart-healthy diet
- Weight loss
