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During National High Blood Pressure Education Month, it\u2019s important to raise awareness about the long-term effects uncontrolled blood pressure can have on the heart, brain, kidneys, and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to health experts, uncontrolled hypertension can increase the risk of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Stroke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Heart disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Heart attack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Kidney disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Vision loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Cognitive decline and vascular dementia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For older adults and seniors, monitoring blood pressure regularly is especially important. 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