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It is important to have regular blood pressure readings taken and to know your numbers, because high blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms until serious complications occur. Undiagnosed or uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause complications such as chronic kidney disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and possibly vascular dementia.

Steps women can take to prevent heart disease and stroke.

Slideshow of health problems that raise a woman’s risk for heart disease.

Slideshow of women’s unique risk factors for heart disease.

Steps women can take to prevent heart disease.

Heart disease is the most common cause of death in American women, and some types of heart disease are more common in women.

Learn about the unique signs of heart attack for women.

Learn about heart attack and women and how to know if it happens to you.

National Men’s Health Week is observed each year leading up to Father’s Day. This week is a reminder for men to take steps to be healthier, but they don’t have to do it alone! Whether it’s your husband, partner, dad, brother, son, or friend you can help support the health and safety of the men in your life.

Learn how the CDC is working with communities across the country to help raise awareness of heart health, particularly among higher-risk populations.