Know Your Blood Pressure Before It Becomes a Plot Twist

High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because it rarely has symptoms until serious damage is done — to your heart, kidneys, or brain. You can walk around with dangerously high numbers and feel perfectly fine. That's why knowing your baseline matters. Get it checked at least once a year, or buy an inexpensive home monitor. Normal is around 120/80 mmHg. If yours is consistently above 130/85, talk to your doctor. The earlier you know, the more options you have — lifestyle changes alone can often bring it down.