Your guide to staying on top of high blood pressure

There are many ways to take care of your blood pressure – besides prescribed medication. Explore our articles for useful advice.

High blood pressure

From how home monitoring works to delicious healthy foods, we’ve put together lots of practical guidance on reaching your target blood pressure.

What is high blood pressure?

Are you newly diagnosed with high blood pressure? Get to know the basics of this high-risk condition.

How to measure your blood pressure at home

Taking your blood pressure readings is easy – you just need to follow a few simple steps.

Diets that can lower your blood pressure

Smart switches in what you eat and how you cook can make a big difference. Here’s how to read the labels.

Using exercise to lower your blood pressure

Find out why even a bit of exercise helps to control hypertension, and which types of activity are the best.

How to understand blood pressure readings and charts

Find out how blood pressure is measured and how to better understand a blood pressure chart.

How to monitor your blood pressure

Understand how do-it yourself blood pressure testing from home works

Fluctuating blood pressure: why the numbers go up and down

Don’t worry if your blood pressure numbers fluctuate – here are some factors that control them.

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

With any potentially serious medical condition, the first question one asks is “what are the symptoms?”

How diabetes and high blood pressure are linked

High blood pressure increases your risk of diabetes by 60%. Here’s what you should know about having both conditions.

What is high blood pressure?

Hypertension, also known as ‘high blood pressure’, can happen to any of us. And while you may feel fine, let’s take a look at what’s going on inside and why it’s so important to manage it.

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The programme

Hypertension Plus is the simple way to control your blood pressure together with your doctor from the comfort of your home. Find out how to get going.

How the Hypertension Plus app keeps you on track

Step-by-step advice for getting you all set up for the Hypertension Plus programme.

4 benefits of life on the Hypertension Plus programme

A great way to stay in control of your blood pressure and support your heart health – discover more benefits.

What is the Hypertension Plus programme?

Hypertension is easy to diagnose and control with the right treatment and lifestyle. Watch this video to get to know the programme.

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What are the benefits of Hypertension Plus?

Save time with convenient home monitoring of your high blood pressure. A series of accurate measurements means a more tailored medication plan. Learn more about the benefits.

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