Can Infection Cause High Blood Pressure? What Research Really Says

High blood pressure (hypertension) is often described as a “silent condition” because it may develop without obvious symptoms. Most people associate it with poor diet, stress, lack of exercise, ageing, or genetics. However, many individuals notice something unexpected: their blood pressure changes when they have an infection. This raises a crucial and increasingly researched question:Can […]

Stage 2 Hypertension Life Expectancy: What It Means (With vs Without Treatment)

If you’ve been told you have stage 2 hypertension, it’s normal to immediately wonder: “Does this shorten my life?” The honest answer is: it can—but it doesn’t have to. The biggest driver of life expectancy isn’t the label “stage 2.” It’s whether your blood pressure is brought under control and kept there. Hypertension is widely […]