What is high blood pressure?
Diet and high blood pressure
What to ask your GP
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High blood pressure - or as doctors call it, hypertension - is a very common health condition which affects both men and women of all ages. Whether you've just been diagnosed with high blood pressure, or you've been living with the condition for some time, you're probably concerned about how it's going to affect you in future.
Well, the outlook is very good. Doctors have some very effective treatments that they can give for high blood pressure - and there's lots that you can do for yourself, too, to keep your blood pressure under control.If you follow the expert medical and lifestyle advice you're given, there's no reason why your blood pressure can't be lowered to a healthier level so you can lead a perfectly normal, active and healthy life.This website explains high blood pressure and its treatment. You will find practical advice on your medicines and blood-pressure friendly lifestyle changes to reduce blood pressure including exercise, diet and relaxation tips.In this section, you can learn about the causes and types, signs and symptoms and treatments for high blood pressure. You can also find out about non-drug treatments for high blood pressure, including diet and lifestyle changes you can make, as well as how to get the best out of your NHS services, practical support and information for carers.
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