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High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer
High Blood Pressure: The Silent KillerYou can’t feel high blood pressure. In fact, the condition often causes no symptoms at all.Without you even knowing it, high blood pressure can raise your risk for health problems like heart disease andstroke.But you can take action!Regularly checking your blood pressure is the only way to know if it is high.A healthy blood pressure level is less than 120/80.To help protect yourself from this “silent killer,” get your blood pressure tested regularly.And talk with your healthcare provider about ways to keep your blood pressure at a healthy level.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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