Blood Pressure Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Busting the Fiction Around Hypertension In the labyrinth of health advice, misinformation lurks around every corner. And when it comes to blood pressure, the stakes are high — literally and figuratively. With so many so-called “facts” flying around, it’s easy to get caught in a web of myths that could sabotage your health. Let’s crack open the vault and expose the biggest misconceptions. It’s time to stop believing pressure myths that just won’t die. High Blood Pressure Always Comes with Symptoms This one’s a classic — and dangerously wrong. Most people assume hypertension comes with glaring red flags: pounding headaches, dizzy spells, or facial flushing. In reality, high blood pressure is often dubbed the “silent killer” for a reason. You can walk around with dangerously elevated readings and feel perfectly fine. That’s what makes regular monitoring so vital. Stop believing pressure myths that equate silence with safety. If you're not checking, you're guessing. It’s Only a...