AdCardio and strength training can strengthen your heart

AdAn inactive lifestyle can lead to high blood pressure. Discover how small changes in activity can make a big difference.

AdA regular breathing practice may reduce blood pressure as much as taking medication.

AdBy making these 10 lifestyle changes, you can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease

AdBlood pressure is the pressure of your blood pushing on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood around your body. It is measured and described with 2 numbers (for example, 130/90mmHg).

AdFollowing a heart-healthy diet may help lower your blood pressure. Eating foods with nutrients like potassium and magnesium may be especially helpful.

AdHigh blood pressure is a health issue that affects both young and old Australians alike, with close to 6 million Australians (34%) aged 18 years and over with high blood pressure.

AdResearch has shown that certain foods — such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and oily fish — can help lower blood pressure.

AdDiscover how DASH can help you lower your blood pressure and improve your health.

AdHypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is believed to impact one in three Australian adults, although more so men than women.

AdHigh blood pressure (hypertension)

AdIf you are looking for a list of symptoms and signs of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, you won’t find them here. This is because most of the time, there are none.

AdWhen hypertension symptoms are present, they include dizziness, shortness of breath, headaches, and nosebleeds. What are the symptoms of high blood pressure? But often, these and other symptoms of high blood pressure are often absent entirely.

AdBlood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body.

AdHigh blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney disease.

AdEating certain foods may help prevent clogged arteries and lower your risk of heart disease. Some examples include berries, beans, tomatoes, fish, oats, and leafy greens.

AdYou may have heard about how cholesterol can accumulate in your arteries and put unnecessary strain on your heart.

AdClogged arteries are a serious concern as plaque buildup can lead to life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, stroke, or a heart attack

AdYou may be able to help reverse clogged arteries through diet, physical activity, and stress management.

AdYour liver and kidneys filter waste from your blood. But eating nutritious foods, including cruciferous vegetables and berries, along with drinking water may help support these organs.

AdLosing excess weight can make a big difference to your blood pressure. Blood pressure falls as each excess kilogram is lost. Losing excess weight has other health benefits too.

AdFollowing these tips can help to reduce high blood pressure, or help to control it if you’ve already been diagnosed with the condition.

AdHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a symptomless “silent killer” that quietly damages blood vessels and leads to serious health problems.

AdIf you have high blood pressure, there’s plenty you can do every day to control it. Eating healthier, exercising more, and tweaking other day-to-day habits can help keep your readings in check

AdMedications may help lower your blood pressure. Many dietary and lifestyle changes, such as exercising more, improving your sleep, and limiting sugar and alcohol, could also help.