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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — As spring routines shift across Providence and surrounding communities, Rhode Island health officials are urging residents to pay attention to a condition that often develops without warning: high blood pressure.
Often referred to as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure rarely causes noticeable symptoms while significantly increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Health experts warn that seasonal transitions — including changes in activity levels, diet, stress and sleep — can quietly influence blood pressure numbers…