You can have high blood pressure and feel just fine. That’s why adults need a blood pressure test at least once every two years. Loneliness may boost high blood pressure in older adults.
Age Page: High Blood Pressure - This publication discusses what blood pressure is, what is considered high blood pressure, how it is measured, what causes it, and how to prevent it.
High Blood Pressure - This publication provides detailed information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of high blood pressure. It also explains how it can be prevented and discusses the special concerns for women and older adults.
High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease - This publication explains what high blood pressure is, how it can lead to kidney problems, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure - This website has an interactive guide that answers common questions about high blood pressure and offers tips and quizzes. It also provides information on medications and suggestions on how to talk to your doctor.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/index.html
Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure With DASH - Get with the plan that is clinically proven to significantly reduce blood pressure! This booklet offers a week's worth of sample menus and recipes created to follow the most recent nutritional guidelines. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan features plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other foods that are heart healthy and lower in salt and sodium. It also provides additional information on weight loss and physical activity.
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