Alaska Regional Hospital has the state's first certified stroke center. In honor of high blood pressure and stroke awareness month, Your Alaska Link tells the story of one of their younger patients.

KUALA LUMPUR - Those with resistant hypertension on four or more types of medication to control high blood pressure can now opt for a simple surgical procedure to help control their condition.

KUALA LUMPUR: Those with resistant hypertension – on four or more types of medication to control high blood pressure – can now opt for a simple surgical procedure to help control their condition.

KUALA LUMPUR: Those with resistant hypertension – on four or more types of medication to control high blood pressure – can now opt for a simple surgical procedure to help control their condition.

Durham, N.C. — High blood pressure is a major problem for older adults in the United States, with more than half of people over age 50 dealing with some form of hypertension.