High blood pressure - often dubbed the 'silent killer' - is a major concern in the UK with approximately half of the population never having their levels checked. It's believed that around four million Brits could be suffering from undiagnosed hypertension, which can lead to deadly heart attacks, kidney disease, and vascular dementia if left untreated. The Times has highlighted five lifestyle adjustments that could help lower your blood pressure within just three months.
Earlier this year, the NHS launched the Get Your Blood Pressure Checked campaign, stressing that high blood pressure often shows no obvious symptoms, making regular checks vital. Health Minister Andrea Leadsom said: "Millions of adults in England unknowingly have high blood pressure, without experiencing any symptoms. As part of our Pharmacy First programme, the NHS has expanded its pharmacy offering to include 2.
5 million more blood pressure checks within local pharmacies. "Knowing if you have a healthy blood pressure is so important and this new drive will help to prevent the potentially fatal consequences of untreated high blood pressure. I urge people to go to their local pharmacy today to get their blood pressure checked.
It could be a life-saving trip." High blood pressure can be deadly, with a top doctor warning it can increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Dr Oliver Guttmann told The Times: "High blood pressure can damage arteries in the back of the eye, resulting in blurred vision and sight .