RELAX! FINDS UNUSUAL WAYS TO LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE... INCLUDING LISTENING TO 80s POP HITS

EWIND to the 80s if you want to lower blood pressure – a study has found the upbeat, party hits of that decade cause a spike in endorphins and serotonin in the brain, increasing feelings of calm and happiness.

Turkish researchers found that 96% of volunteers, aged 18-65, had lower blood pressure after tuning in to the likes of Queen or Boy George.

But the repetitive electronic beats of techno had the opposite effect – increasing blood pressure in 78 per cent of the same volunteers. But it is not the only unexpected way to cut hypertension...

Experts from the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth University and the University of Exeter found heart rates fell by seven per cent and blood pressure by four per cent when people looked at a tank of fish. Higher numbers of fish also helped to hold their attention for longer and improve their moods.

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This releases the chemical allicin, thought to counter high blood pressure by stimulating nitric CALMING: oxide and hydrogen Aquariums sulphide, which helps relax blood vessels.

Use it as soon as possible for maximum benefits. Or take a garlic supplement as studies say it can reduce hypertension by up to 10 per cent.

Studies have found that egg whites contain a peptide – a short fragment of protein – called RVPSL which has a powerful ability to inhibit or block the action of ACE, a substance produced in the body that raises blood pressure.

US researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that adults over 50 who volunteered on a regular basis were less likely to develop high blood pressure.

Scientists believe this is due to a combination of lower stress, physical activity, social interaction and a sense of purpose.

Regular blood donation is linked to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart attacks.

Scientists monitored the blood pressure of

292 adults who donated blood at least once over a year.

Overall, those with high blood pressure saw an improvement in their readings after donating.

The more often a person gave blood, then the more significant the improvement.

Studies suggest that slouching down and slumping can affect the neck muscles and spinal nerves which in turn, impact our blood pressure.

Adjusting posture and even standing from a sitting position ensures adequate blood supply.

With so many working from home, experts say it’s important to pay attention to our position in front of PCs, laptops and tablets, and take regular breaks.

A British Heart Foundation study found that drinking beetroot juice could cut blood pressure in hypertension sufferers. The nitrates in beetroot are the magic ingredient.

And drinking a glass of antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice daily for four weeks also helped to lower blood pressure, recent research discovered. 80s hits can lower your blood pressure