Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to heart disease, strokes and death

Considering how many people eat too much and exercise too little, it's not surprising that nearly 67 million Americans have high blood pressure. But here's the asterisk: 36 million of them do not have it under control, even though most know they have the disease and, often, have medication for it.

By Leslie Mann, Special to the Tribune

October 17, 2012