High Blood Pressure Can Hit Relaxed Men

Most people don't think about their blood pressure until they feel stress, but you could have high blood pressure even when you're relaxing. Hypertension (high blood pressure that remains elevated over a long time), can be a symptom of a more serious problem and usually affects men at an earlier age than women.

If you have concerns, click to How To Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control from Rose Men's Health Resource. You'll find useful information to help you keep the condition under control.

In many cases, there are no symptoms until a major problem develops. Blood pressure is defined as the force of the blood flowing against the walls of the arteries; it is measured in two sets of numbers. A reading of 120/80 is considered normal, while a reading of 140/90 for extended periods could spell trouble.

High blood pressure can develop over many years with no noticeable symptoms, so regular blood pressure checks are important. When symptoms do appear, they can include nosebleeds, racing or irregular heartbeat, headaches and dizziness.