12 h. ago High blood pressure cases are rising – three ways to prevent hypertension at home

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects a third of adults in the UK and can cause stroke, heart attack and kidney failure if left untreated

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34 h. ago Northampton heartbreak as Penaud inspires Bordeaux to Champions Cup glory

Final: Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux BèglesFrench side claim their first Champions Cup titleBeneath the roof of Welsh rugby’s noisiest cathedral here was a game to raise anybody’s blood pressure. There have been some extraordinary finals in this tournament but none as breathless or frenetic for such long periods. This was rugby on fast forward, a blink-and-you-miss-it thriller that finally ended with Bordeaux winning the first Champions Cup title in their history.They just about deserved their special vintage but what a contest. Northampton, reduced to 13 players at one stage with two men in the sin-bin, were heroically brave and insanely committed. Every single Saint refused to bend the knee despite a worsening casualty list and collectively played a full part in a final that rocked and rolled from start to finish. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The 10 symptoms of 'silent killer' high blood pressure you should never ignore

Around one third of people with high blood pressure don't realise, earning it the nickname "silent killer".

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4 d. ago The latest walking trend that could help burn more calories and lower blood pressure

Any walking is good for your health

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5 d. ago I’m taking beta blockers for my anxiety – and so are many of my friends. Is that a problem?

Dreading the thought of giving a speech, or stressed about a big work event? Your GP may prescribe beta blockers to reduce the effects of adrenaline on your heart. Here’s what happened when I took themI first took beta blockers two years ago, when I was asked to give a eulogy. Terrible at public speaking on a good day, let alone at a funeral, my first instinct was to refuse to do it. I had made a speech at a friend’s wedding 15 years before and my legs shook so violently throughout that I thought I would collapse. This isn’t a case of being overcritical or dramatic: I find it almost impossible to stand up in front of a crowd and talk. It is an ordeal, for all involved – or it was before I took beta blockers.Beta blockers are a prescription medication that blocks adrenaline and therefore temporarily reduces the body’s reaction to stress. Routinely given to patients with heart and circulatory conditions, including angina, atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure, as well as to prev...

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1 week ago Brits warned against using 'dangerous' nasal tanning sprays amid cancer fears

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute said the sprays can cause nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure and even changes in mole shape and size. Alarmingly, studies hint at a connection between these sprays and melanoma

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1 week ago Consumers warned to avoid ‘dangerous’ nasal tanning sprays and gummies

The sprays can cause nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure and even changes in mole shape and size, Trading Standards warned.

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1 week ago Expert issues warning over deadly risk of three popular spices

Three popular household spices used in everything from cakes to curries may reduce the effectiveness of life-saving drugs, a pharmaceutical expert has warned.

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1 week ago Daily treat and hot drink lowers blood pressure and boosts heart health, study suggests

Naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols found in some food and drink may improve blood pressure and the health of blood vessels, according to a new study

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1 week ago I felt disgusting until I tried 'skinny jab' and I have just one piece of advice

Natalie Strange, 36, said she weighed 19st at her heaviest and pre-diabetic with "dangerous" high blood pressure

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1 week ago Groundbreaking drug could cut uncontrolled blood pressure in weeks, scientists say

Participants were not able to lower their blood pressure before taking new drug

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2 w. ago Dessert late Queen loved has ingredient that may lower blood pressure

Tom Parker Bowles has shared a recipe that was made for the late Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother after a dessert panic at Clarence House - and it's not what you'd expect

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3 w. ago ITV's Dr Amir Khan lists five natural ways to lower your blood pressure

Dr Amir Khan, who is an NHS GP as well as appearing on ITV, has shared five things you can do to achieve a healthy blood pressure. Here's everything you need to know

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3 w. ago High blood pressure: 60p vegetable could lower your risk of silent killer

High blood pressure risk could be lowered by making some simple diet changes, and you could lower your chances of hypertension symptoms by eating more spinach, it's been claimed

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4 w. ago High blood pressure diet: 16p fruit is 'best way' to avoid horror silent killer

A new study suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more effective for avoiding high blood pressure than simply reducing salt in the diet

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