Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and please do not blame yourself; this is extremely common in middle age and very manageable with the right approach. Yes, obesity is one of the strongest risk factors for high blood pressure, especially after age 40. Excess weight increases the workload on the heart and activates hormonal and inflammatory pathways that raise blood pressure over time. The relationship is very strong.
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