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15/10/2026

15/09/2026

❤️ Know Your Numbers! Week: Look after your blood pressure

As we get older, keeping an eye on our blood pressure becomes an important part of looking after our health. High blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms, but over time it can increase the risk of serious health problems, including heart disease and stroke.

Small, everyday changes can help keep your blood pressure in a healthier range.

Try to:
🧂 Cut down on salt – adults should aim for less than 6g a day.
🥦 Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
🚶 Keep active with regular movement, such as walking, gardening or other activities you enjoy.
🏋️‍♀️ Maintain a healthy weight where possible.
🍺 Keep alcohol within recommended limits.
🚭 If you smoke, consider getting support to stop.

And perhaps most importantly: know your numbers. Blood pressure can be checked at home with a reliable monitor, at your GP surgery or at many local pharmacies.

This Know Your Numbers! Week, why not make checking your blood pressure part of looking after your health? Knowing your numbers means you can take action if they’re too high.

Find out more about checking and managing your blood pressure from Blood Pressure UK: https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/