HEALTH NOTES
IT’S GOOD TO TALK A NEW podcast will be launched next week to raise awareness of mental health issues and offer support to those who are finding it hard to cope.
No Really, I’m Fine is presented by journalist Gemma Sherlock, who suffered from chronic anxiety and depression, and recently wrote an article telling her readers about how she came close to ending her own life.
Gemma and co-hosts Kate Lally and Michael Pearson, right, will interview guests from a variety of different backgrounds about their own mental well-being. Industry professionals will also be on hand each week to offer support and advice.
No Really, I’m Fine is produced by Reach Plc and will be launched on May 13 to coincide with the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week. Find it on Apple Podcasts and Google Play
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FEAR FOUR million under-65s in the UK are living with untreated high blood pressure and around 1.3 million of this group are younger than 45, says the British Heart Foundation.
The charity described the condition as a “ticking time bomb” and urged people to get their blood pressure checked.
Untreated high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and is also linked to a heightened risk of vascular dementia.
It can usually be managed through lifestyle changes and medication.
Chief executive Simon Gillespie said: “Getting your blood pressure under control is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.”