Hypertension

Hypertension Is a Silent Killer—But Treatment Options Are Loud

Let’s talk blood pressure. You’ve probably heard your tías or abuelos mention la presión alta. Maybe you’ve even had your own readings taken at a doctor’s visit or drugstore. But hypertension (aka high blood pressure) is one of the most common and dangerous health issues in the Latinx community—and most people don’t even know they have it.

However with a little knowledge and some lifestyle changes, you can keep your numbers in check and your heart protected.