blood pressure check

A shocking 16 million people in the UK suffer from high blood pressure, which is the biggest risk factor for stroke and heart attacks, yet 63% did not know their blood pressure numbers. This is why we emphasise on having regular blood checks.

When most people think of high blood pressure (aka hypertension), they usually assume it just affects men, but women can also suffer from high blood pressure. In fact, it is quite common, and it deserves your full attention because if it’s left untreated, it can be fatal.

Monitoring your blood pressure (BP) is crucial to maintaining your overall health. Sustaining a healthy blood pressure level is important, as readings outside the normal range can cause serious health conditions.

Food is the body’s fuel to keep it going through the day. But not all food is created equal. Some are harmful to your health. The risks magnify if you live an unhealthy lifestyle, suffer from prior medical conditions, and have a family history of blood pressure.

Low blood pressure, or hypotension, may be a sign of good health in many cases. But not always. Sometimes, continually low blood pressure or a sudden drop in blood pressure can lead to worrisome symptoms and even serious health problems.

Doing exercise of any sort and staying active on a regular basis, no matter what your age, is the ideal way to manage blood pressure - and it goes without saying that you also have to eat a well-balanced and healthy diet too.

Maintaining good health should be a top priority, especially after the pandemic we have encountered. Therefore, one of the most important health parameters that we should keep in check should be regular monitoring of blood pressure.