Having high blood pressure increases the risk of serious complications including kidney disease, problems with vision, heart attack, heart failure and stroke.
But high blood pressure can often be prevented or reduced through simple lifestyle changes like eating healthily.
Experts recommend cutting down on the amount of salt in your food, as well as eating a low-fat diet that includes lots of fibre, such wholegrain rice, bread and pasta, and plenty of fruit and vegetables.
Alcohol is a popular beverage during the festive season, but in order to keep blood pressure in check, should certain drinks be avoided?
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