What You Need To Know About High Blood Pressure

Did you know you can have high blood pressure (also referred to as hypertension) for years without any symptoms? Or, that high blood pressure may have a negative effect on your livelihood by forcing you into early retirement?¹

At EmblemHealth, when we say, ‘we mean health,’ we mean helping New Yorkers live healthier lives. We do this by providing the information you need to seek the best care when and where you need it. When it comes to heart health, what you don’t know can hurt you.

Take this quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about heart health.

Taking the quiz is a great first step to learning about heart health. Follow it up by getting your blood pressure checked so you can live a productive life well into your senior years. Added bonus: Regular blood pressure screenings can help lower your overall health care costs by treating minor concerns before they escalate.

More about EmblemHealth: At EmblemHealth, we go beyond coverage to connect you to nearby care and health and wellness resources that can help keep you healthy. Because we don’t only mean coverage, we mean health. EmblemHealth is one of America’s largest not-for-profit health insurers, serving more than three million people in the New York tristate area. With an over 80-year legacy of serving New York communities, EmblemHealth offers a full range of commercial and government-sponsored health plans to employers, individuals, and families as well as virtual and in-person community resources through EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care.

¹ Employee Benefit Research Institute. "2019 Retirement Confidence Survey Summary Report," Page 37.