09/22/2025
đ Stop Ignoring Your High Blood Pressure! đ
Itâs called the âsilent killerâ for a reasonâmost people feel fine while itâs quietly damaging the heart, brain, and kidneys.
â ď¸ Common Excuses We Hear:
đŁď¸ âItâs just stress or I was rushing over hereâ
âĄď¸ Stress can raise BP, but chronic hypertension doesnât go away when stress does.
đŁď¸ âI have white coat syndrome or it was fine at the P*P last week â
âĄď¸ Even occasional spikes can signal risk. Home monitoring often reveals the truth.
đŁď¸ âI feel fine, it must be your cuffâ
âĄď¸ High BP rarely causes symptoms until itâs dangerously high or causes a heart attack/stroke.
đŁď¸ âIt runs in my family, so I am going to start eating better and letâs check it again next timeâ
âĄď¸ Genetics play a role, but lifestyle changes may not be enough to lower your blood pressure.
đĽ Why It Matters:
⢠#1 RISK for heart attack & stroke
⢠Damages the brain, raising dementia risk
⢠Wears down your kidneys
⢠Speeds up artery aging and enlarges your heart
⨠The Fix:
Lowering BP (even by 5â10 points) slashes heart and stroke risk (AHA research).
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Eat balanced
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Move daily
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Manage stress
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TAKE meds if prescribed
FYI⌠Estrogen helps maintain BP in women and Testosterone helps maintain BP in men (September Medscape Article 2025 : S*x Hormones Drive Pressure Regulation)
Also note that New ACC/AHH guidelines recommend early treatment and levels should be 130/80 or LESS
đ Know Your Numbers. Check Often. Take Action.
Your heart & brain will thank you. đŞâ¤ď¸