Why Hypertension Is Known As The ‘Silent Killer’—And How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Save Lives

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart disease worldwide. Doctors call it the “silent killer” because it usually shows no clear symptoms, yet it slowly damages vital organs like the brain, heart, and kidneys. Dr. Sashidhar Reddy Gutha, Consultant General Physician and Diabetologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, explains: “Testing […]