Blood pressure

Stimulants cause your heart to beat faster or unevenly, raising your blood pressure. Drinking alcohol and caffeine every now and again is fine, but regular consumption can put a strain on your heart over time. Here's how to reduce your stimulant intake.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 11 July 2023

People with diabetes are twice as likely to have high blood pressure than those without diabetes. High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease, so it's really important to live a healthy lifestyle if you have diabetes. Conor Duncan, Senior Physiologist, shares advice for diabetics to manage their blood pressure.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 11 January 2023

This National Heart Health Month, Nuffield Health Physiotherapy Manager and Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead, Helen Alexander, shares five lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your heart health.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 2 February 2023

Our risk level for developing high blood pressure (or hypertension) is predominantly dependent on the food we eat. If you have high blood pressure, it’s important you adapt your diet to include more heart-healthy foods. This will not only bring your blood pressure down, but improve your overall health too.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 18 January 2023

Jade Kirke, Physiology Programme Lead at Nuffield Health, explains the connection between rest and blood pressure, and provides some tips to improve your sleep if you have high blood pressure.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 March 2023

Exercise is a great way to help lower your blood pressure levels. Ben Kelly, Director of Research and Outcomes, explains five of the best exercises.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

If you suffer with high blood pressure, snacking can be difficult. Living with hypertension can mean drastic dietary changes that mean some fatty, high-calorie snacks are now off the menu. Thankfully, there are many tasty alternatives to your favourite snacks. Keep reading to find out how you can still enjoying snacks if you have high blood pressure.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 1 February 2017

Everyone knows exercise will help lower your blood pressure, but this little trick can help accelerate the drop. Best of all, it takes next to no effort. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly explains.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 30 January 2017

Not sure what to make of your blood pressure? Here’s how the numbers work.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Friday 18 November 2016

Been inactive has been strongly linked to the development of high blood pressure. Patrick Atkinson, Health and Wellbeing Physiologist at Nuffield Health, explains how physical activity can reduce high blood pressure, and what type of exercises you should be focusing on.

Updated: Thursday 5 October 2023

Published: Tuesday 28 March 2023

Physiology Programme Lead Jade Kirke explains the impact of smoking and vaping on blood pressure, along with some tips on how to quit.

Updated: Thursday 5 October 2023

Published: Friday 5 May 2023

Weight gain in adult life can lead to high blood pressure. Losing weight is regarded as one of the most effective non-pharmacological treatments for high blood pressure. Abby Smith, a Health and Wellbeing Physiologist, explains how you can achieve a healthy weight in order to lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Updated: Thursday 5 October 2023

Published: Thursday 4 May 2023