What High Blood Pressure Does to Your Body

Hypertension doesn't just put you at risk of a heart attack. It raises your chances of these other health issues too. See what to watch for.

Hypertension What High Blood Pressure Does to Your Body Hypertension doesn't just put you at risk of a heart attack. It raises your chances of having dementia, strokes, sex problems, and other health issues. See what to watch for. Read More Symptoms of a Hypertensive Crisis A spike in blood pressure could lead to a hypertensive emergency and organ damage. Here's what you need to know. Read More Alternative Treatments for High Blood Pressure In recent years, more and more studies show that complementary and alternative treatments like these may help lower your blood pressure. Read More ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Signs of Hypertension-Related Eye Disease Hypertension can damage the blood vessels in the retina, a form of eye disease known as hypertensive retinopathy. The damage can be serious if your high BP isn't treated. Read More Foods to Avoid When You Have AFib You probably already know to watch the sugar and salt in your diet. But what about less obvious problem foods, like grapefruit -- or even leafy greens? Read More Can Apple Cider Vinegar Treat High Blood Pressure? This natural remedy is said to help with weight loss and treat health problems like high blood pressure -- but does it really work? Here's what the science says. Read More How to Lower Your Heart Rate Your heart rate is key to your overall health. See why it's important and what you can do to lower it. Read More Top Picks New 'Heart Patch' Could Help Solve the Transplant Shortage How to Maximize Your Fitness Despite More In-Office Hours Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements for Heart Disease In Case You Missed It 14 Things to Do for Your Health ASAP How Worrying Affects Your Body ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT WebMD.com   |  Mobile Apps   |  Unsubscribe    |    View as a Webpage   You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as docteurlibre2011.tbib@blogger.com. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our Customer Care Team WebMD Privacy Policy © 2025 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 283-299 Market Street, 3rd Floor | 2 Gateway Center | Newark, NJ 07102