Take back control

unfortunately, knowing your numbers is just the start and, in a new study, only 13% of people recently tested had healthy blood pressure levels*. However, the good news is, small changes can make a big difference to get you back in the safe zone.

“once you know how to check your blood pressure, the next step is to try and develop an understanding of trends over time,” says Dr brenske. “If you can identify when there are peaks in your blood pressure, you can understand positive and negative lifestyle choices that impact your heart health.”

many factors affect hypertension, from diet to stress to medication. so, even if you think you are being healthy, your numbers could be saying otherwise. Interestingly,

88% of brits who tested for high blood pressure were non-smokers, while only 31% of those with high blood pressure were obese*. “this is why it’s so important to have regular check-ups, at least once every five years, whether you think you’re at risk or not,” confirms lloyds

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Kate taylor.