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High Blood Pressure Explained Introduction Did you know more than one in four adults have high blood pressure (hypertension)? If ignored, this increases the risk of more serious health problems, including a heart attack and stroke. Unfortunately, the symptoms are rarely noticeable. But luckily, there is a lot you can do yourself to reduce high blood pressure, starting with keeping an eye on your numbers. Most of us will wait until our next visit to the doctors to have our blood pressure chec …

How to measure your blood PressureIntroduction We use our phone or smart devices to track our daily exercise, step count and calories, but how many of us will regularly check our blood pressure? High Blood Pressure, also known as hypertension, affects one in four adults in the UK. It increases the risk of more serious health conditions including, heart attack and stroke. The biggest problem is that there are rarely any noticeable symptoms, so the only way to find out if you have high blood …

Baking 101: Tips for Brilliant Bread Bread week is always the most frightening on Bake Off as it is Paul’s speciality. However it’s not as hard as you may think. If you’ve never baked bread before, don’t worry. All you need to do is take your time and be patient. Once you’ve enjoyed your first freshly baked loaf you won’t regret it, so read on for our tips. Start with the Basics You may be inspired by seeing loaves filled with fruit or inspiring toppings, but it is best to start wit …