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High Blood Pressure: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

High blood pressure afflicts about 1 in 3 Americans, 66 percent of whom are age 65 or older. The British aren’t immune, though: About 40 percent of adult Brits also have hypertension, according to Loves Yourself Fitness — but children and infants can have high blood pressure too. Symptoms of the disorder include headache, nausea, dizziness, vision problems and shortness of breath. Anxiety, diabetes, your age and your diet can all play a part in determining your blood pressure...