You might feel perfectly fine today, completely unaware that your blood pressure could be a ticking time bomb. That’s why doctors call hypertension the “silent killer” – it often has no obvious symptoms while quietly wreaking havoc on your heart, brain, and arteries.
Nearly half of adults over 35 already have high blood pressure, and many don’t even know it. In fact, the first sign of a problem is often a heart attack, stroke, or even sudden death.
But your body might still be giving you subtle warning signs. Here are 7 red flags that your blood pressure could be dangerously high — even if you feel totally fine.