Are you worried about high blood pressure?
Do you want to do something about it?
High blood pressure is dangerous, sometimes called “the silent killer”, there are often no symptoms yet it can cause damage not only to your heart but also your eyes, kidneys, and brain.
Scientific research proves that your blood pressure is affected by what you eat, drink and do, but for most of us, being told to give up everything we enjoy and train like an athlete is not a real option.
Don’t ignore the research and don’t despair - given the right information and support you can make simple changes and take back control.
What the experts say …
The Blood Pressure Association:
‘Your diet, exercise levels and weight have a real effect on your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, you can start lowering blood pressure today by eating more healthily and being more active’.
The NHS
‘…. all available evidence shows that lifestyle plays a significant role in regulating your blood pressure’.
Patient UK
‘Losing some excess weight can make a big difference. Blood pressure can fall by up to 2.5/1.5 mmHg for each excess kilogram which is lost. It is estimated that dietary and exercise interventions can reduce blood pressure by at least 10 mmHg in about 1 in 4 people with high blood pressure.’