Across Africa, many people wake up every day, go to work, hustle hard, take care of family, and still believe they are healthy. After all, they can walk, eat, and do their daily activities. But behind this busy life, a silent health danger is growing—one that most people do not talk about until it becomes serious. Click on read original for more details.
A Silent Problem in Many Homes
In many African homes, stress is seen as normal. People say things like, “Life is hard,” “Man must hustle,” or “God will help us.” While faith and strength are important, ignoring stress and constant worry can slowly damage the body.
Many people are stressed about money, jobs, family responsibilities, insecurity, and social pressure. This stress does not just stay in the mind. It affects the heart, the brain, and the entire body.
Over time, stress can lead to high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The scary part is that high blood pressure often shows no clear symptoms. A person may feel fine today and collapse tomorrow.
Why People Don’t Talk About It
One major reason this health danger is ignored is because it does not cause pain at first. In many cases, people only discover it after a stroke, heart attack, or sudden collapse.
Another reason is culture. Some people believe going to the hospital is only for serious sickness. Others fear medical bills or feel checking their health is unnecessary if they are not weak. Click on read original for full article.
