Hypertension, or high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Risk factors include obesity, consuming too much alcohol, smoking, as well as family history.
One of the most dangerous things about hypertension is that you may not know you have it. One-third of people who have it don’t know it. This is because high blood pressure symptoms may not be apparent unless it’s very severe. Regular checkups is the best way to know if your blood pressure is high.