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	Blood Pressure High blood pressure (Hypertension) can increase the risk of Heart Disease and Stroke. The causes are not fully understood, but too much alcohol, an unhealthy diet, a lack of exercise and stress can all add to the problem. It’s a good idea to have your blood pressure checked at least every two years, particularly if you’re over 35 or if someone in your family has a history of high blood pressure. If you already have high blood pressure, you may be able to bring it down by controlling your weight, eating less salt and being more active.
	Relax and control stress Some stress is unavoidable and may even be useful in certain situations, but try not to let it build up over time. The causes of stress are many and varied, it could be pressure at work or in the family, loneliness, unemployment, poor housing, racism or other forms of oppression. Try to find out what causes you to feel stressed and look at how you can prevent or avoid it. Relaxation should be something enjoyable that suits your lifestyle. Regular exercise and relaxed deep breathing can help relieve tension and make you feel calmer. Socialise or join a group with similar interests to your own. It may help to talk about your problems with someone you can trust.
	Exercise You will benefit from being more active more often - try to exercise about five times a week for half an hour, starting gently and gradually building up. Choose something you enjoy, exercise should be fun and not a chore! There’s a wide range of activities to choose from, even a daily brisk walk will make a difference. Regular exercise can help protect you against Heart Disease by helping your heart to work more efficiently. It can also help to reduce weight and take your mind off the stresses of everyday life.
	Sensible Drinking Drinking can be enjoyable and safe - as long as you don’t overdo it. Too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. Keep an eye on what you drink and try to stay within the recommended limits. So, how much is too much? Work out how many units of alcohol you drink on average. One unit of alcohol = Half a Pint of ordinary strength Lager, Beer or Cider or One Small Glass of Wine or One Pub Measure of Spirits. If you regularly drink 4 or more units (for men) or 3 or more units (for women) in a day there is an increased risk to your health.
	Smoking Cigarettes affect your heart and circulation, as well as your lungs. In Britain, over 2000 people give up smoking each day - and you could become one of them. Think about what you will gain from not smoking, both financially and physically. Keep reminding yourself - it’s a great way of staying stopped. Giving up smoking with a friend or a group can make it easier, you may be able to help each other. Take one day at a time - every day without cigarettes is another success. Once you have given up smoking your health will improve straight away and your chances of getting heart disease and lung cancer will be greatly reduced.
	Healthy Eating Eating healthily means making sure that you have a balanced and varied diet and that you avoid over-eating. Being overweight increases your risk of Heart Disease. Eat more fresh fruit, vegetables, breakfast cereals, peas, beans, rice, lentils and wholemeal bread. These foods are good for you and are lower in fat. If you eat meat, choose the leanest cuts or naturally leaner meat like chicken. Try to find alternatives and reduce the amount of red meat you eat. Eat more fish and seafood. Use unsaturated fats and oils eg. vegetable oil and olive oil instead of saturated fats e.g. lard or dripping. Try to cut down on fat, salt and sugar, which is often found in canned and processed foods.