High blood pressure is a chronic health condition in which blood flows through blood vessels, or arteries, at higher than normal pressures.
It is a big risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
Many things can cause high blood pressure, including genetic changes, environmental changes, and changes in body functions.
Other diseases, such as kidney diseases, hormone diseases, nervous system diseases, blood vessel diseases, could also lead to a change in blood pressure.
This Health & Medicine Lab video talks about high blood pressure and human body evolution, and why high blood pressure may be a choice by nature.
If you care about blood pressure, please read studies that common high blood pressure drug may have dangerous side effects, and common juice that may help reduce high blood pressure.
Disclaimer: Any information on diseases and treatments available in this video is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition.
