The term high blood pressure , or hypertension, refers to the pressure that your blood flow places on your blood vessels as it travels throughout your body. When that pressure is too high, it slowly damages your arteries, making it a silent but serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide and roughly half of the American population, per the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Hypertension often develops without noticeable symptoms. Yet, it can have detrimental effects on your health, including increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems, which is why it earned the nickname "the silent killer." While genetics and age play a role in developing high blood pressure, lifestyle choices, especially diet, are key contributors. In fact, accord

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