Managing High Blood Pressure Effectively

Your blood pressure might be secretly wrecking your body, and you wouldn't even know it.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly one in three adults and often has zero

symptoms. It’s like your blood vessels are constantly squeezed tight, forcing your heart

into overdrive. Over time, this silent pressure can lead to heart attacks,

strokes, and kidney failure. So what's the first line of defense? Surprisingly,

it's often a simple and inexpensive class of drugs called diuretics. You might know them

as "water pills." They help your body flush out extra salt and water, which lowers your

blood volume and gives your heart and blood vessels a much-needed break.