Keep hypertension at bay with these tips

ONE in three adults has high blood pressure. Linked with stroke, heart disease, vascular dementia and chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure is a major cause of premature death and disability.

But often it’s symptomless, which is why it’s dubbed the ’silent killer’, highlighting why regular blood pressure checks are so vital.

Usually, the exact cause can’t be pinpointed, but experts do know that lifestyle factors play a very big part.