You have taken the first important step toward achieving and maintaining a healthier blood pressure: Learning about it! Arming yourself with information about this serious condition can go a long way toward fighting it. You're not alone, particularly if you don’t have the condition under control. Nearly 65 million Americans have high blood pressure. It is estimated that roughly 70 percent of people with high blood pressure do not have their blood pressure under control. Remember this: prevention is key. Preventing high blood pressure will reduce your risk of stroke and other cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) problems, so it's important to understand both the condition and what you can do to prevent it. You will find important information about blood pressure and answers to your questions about the condition, including: What is blood pressure? What is a healthy blood pressure and what is not? What should my healthier blood pressure goal be, and how do I set one? How can I control my blood pressure? Why is it important to monitor my blood pressure? What should I eat or not eat if I have high blood pressure? Where else can I get good information about blood pressure on the Internet?