As many of you know, high blood pressure (hypertension) is also known as the silent killer because there are often mild or no symptoms associated with it until it is too late. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association defines hypertension as a systolic (top number) of greater than 130 or a diastolic (bottom number) of greater than 80. Diet, exercise, and stress can all affect your bl