Woman & Home Feel Good You – September 2019

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Top health tips and

the latest know-how

KNOW THE RISKS

Rising blood pressure (BP) puts extra

strain on the heart and blood vessels.

If undiagnosed, or left untreated, this

can damage the organs, causing

health problems. ‘It’s the main risk

factor for stroke and a major one for

heart attack, heart failure and kidney

disease. There’s also increasing

evidence that it’s a risk factor for

vascular dementia,’ says Katharine

Jenner, CEO at Blood Pressure UK.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS

A blood pressure level that’s 140

over 90 (140/90 mmHg), or above,

indicates high blood pressure and will

need to be monitored over several

weeks. ‘A single high reading

doesn’t necessarily mean you have

high blood pressure. Many things

can affect it throughout the day,

so you’ll need to see that it stays

high over time,’ says Katharine.

KEEP IT IN CHECK

There’s often no signs or symptoms,

so getting your BP measured is the

only way to know if it’s high. See your

GP or buy a machine to monitor it.

Know your Numbers! week

(9-15 September) will have pressure

stations across the UK offering free

checks. Visit bloodpressureuk.org.

High blood pressure is the biggest cause of premature death and disability

in this country, yet more than five million people aren’t aware they have it.

Blood Pressure UK wants everyone to know their BP numbers...

Organic Turmeric

Powder, £9.95,

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A potent powder

to add to juices,

smoothies or food.

Did you

know?

Eye conditions such

as glaucoma can be

hereditary. ‘It’s vital

that they’re identified

early,’ says Optegra

eye surgeon, Mr

Shafiq Rehman.

If you’re over 40 with

a family history of

glaucoma, you’re

eligible for free,

NHS eye tests.

Have you checked your BP?

Top 3 healthy

hotspots

1 Great Torrington,

Devon

2 Lochwinnoch,

Renfrewshire

3 Fauldhouse,

West Lothian

Top 3 unhealthy

neighbourhoods

1 Soho, Westminster

2 North Killingholme,

Lincolnshire

3 Shotley Gate,

Suffolk

Is your street

damaging your

health? Research*

has revealed the

healthiest, and

unhealthiest,

places to live in the

UK, based on

proximity to pubs

and fast-food

joints, access to

parks and health

services, and air

pollution levels.

Check out your

postcode at

maps.cdrc.ac.uk.

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