ByDR. GALINA SHENKERMAN, A SPECIALIST IN ENDOCRINOLOGYMAY 26, 2026 10:00 It is not always felt, mostly does not hurt, but can lead to a heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. High blood pressure is considered one of the silent health dangers in the world, and now it turns out that women may be more vulnerable to it than previously thought. New studies from the US indicate that blood pressure in women begins to rise at an earlier age compared to men and even worsens faster over the years.