Know Your Numbers Week: Could stress be giving me high blood pressure?
The IndependentSign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “High blood pressure can go undiagnosed for a long time,” says Jodar. “One in four adults have high blood pressure knowingly, but as many as five million people in the UK could have undiagnosed issues,” Jodar adds. Although we often talk about stress being a concern when it comes to high blood pressure, it’s not recognised as a key cause in the long-term. If left untreated, you may find yourself suffering from strokes, heart disease, heart attacks and vascular dementia.” What are the main causes of high blood pressure?