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High blood pressure, explained

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Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure — and about 11 million don’t even know it.

Hypertension is often called the “silent killer” because symptoms may not appear until serious damage is already underway. Over time, unchecked high blood pressure can strain arteries and raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.

We break down what high blood pressure actually does inside the body and what you can do to protect yourself. Read more

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