High blood pressure can damage and weaken your arteries. It's called the silent killer because many people don't know they have it. High blood pressure is common in some areas of the United States more than others. High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for stroke. It can be controlled in several different ways. You can take medication, lose weight, exercise regularly, eat healthily, reduce sodium in your diet, limit your alcohol intake, avoid tobacco and second-hand smoke, reduce your caffeine intake, reduce your stress, monitor your blood pressure at home, and get support from family and friendsHigh blood pressure is a well-known risk factor for heart disease. Researchers constructed a genetic risk group to help predict the risk of stroke and heart attack. For example, pulse pressure is a marker of stiffness in the arteries carrying blood from the heart to the body, and different genes appear to control different aspects of blood pressure. High blood pressure therefore constitutes a dangerous area for the heart. The high school environment ...