High blood pressure: How to tell if you're a 'healthy weight' to avoid hypertension
High blood pressure is extremely common, but not everyone knows when they’re at risk. It rarely causes any noticeable symptoms, which means you may be living with hypertension without even knowing it.
About a third of all adults in the UK have high blood pressure, according to the NHS.
It’s essential that your hypertension is diagnosed early, because the condition raises the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
Having high blood pressure puts extra stress on the blood vessels, and subsequently your vital organs.
But maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best ways to avoid high blood pressure.
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