HBP is very dangerous because it makes the heart work harder to pump blood out to the body. It is also called hypertension, and it’s the biggest cause of strokes. In many cases, there are no symptoms. Smoking, being overweight, stress or adding salt in your diet may play a role in developing high blood pressure.
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