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26th August 2021 • The HERALD • Page 41 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 16TH SEPTEMBER v Badgers Holt Residential Care Home We offer home from home comfort l 24 hour waking care l Entertainments l Open visiting hours v DAY CARE AVAILABLE v T elephone M rs G R ayner or M rs D Y ounger on (023) 8084 9310 www.badgersholtresidential.co.uk Care Quality Commission - Overall Rating Outstanding Please Note: We do NOT buy or sell second hand items OPEN 9AM-4PM MONDAY-SATURDAY WE CARE, YOU CARE Check Your Blood Pressure by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK One in three people in the UK has high blood pressure (hypertension), however many people are unaware of it as there are usually no symptoms. High blood pressure increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. e only way to know if your blood pressure is high is to have it measured. We explain what blood pressure is and provide some tips for keeping your blood pressure healthy. What is high blood pressure? When blood pressure is measured, two numbers are generated. An ideal blood pressure is below 120/80 millimetres of mercury (mmHg). e rst number is the systolic blood pressure (higher number), which is the force at which blood is being pumped around your body. Ideally, this will be below 120. A systolic blood pressure of 140 or more is regarded as high. e second number is the diastolic blood pressure (lower number) which is the pressure when your heart is at rest, in between beats. Ideally this will be 80 or lower. A diastolic reading of 90 or above is regarded as high. e lower your blood pressure, the lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Get your blood pressure checked e only way to know if your blood pressure is high is to have it checked. Blood pressure checks are quick and easy, and it could be lifesaving. Adults aged 40 years or over should aim to have their blood pressure checked at least every ve years. You can ask your GP to check your blood pressure, or you may be able to have your blood pressure checked with your local pharmacy. You could also consider investing in a home blood pressure monitor. What can I do to maintain a healthy blood pressure? • Maintain a healthy weight by eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of physical activity. • Reduce the amount of salt in your diet to no more than 6g a day (1 teaspoon). Look at the amount of salt on food EVERGREENS e Evergreen Club for the over 60’s are pleased to welcome membersbacktoStJohn’sHall,NewRoad,Hythe.On Thursday 2nd September , 1.45pm until 4pm there will be a talk by Gordon Chambers, ‘Langdown Lawn (Golden Hind Park)’. e following meeting on Thursday 16th September will be a social a ernoon with tea, then T hursday 7th October for a talk by John Combes, ‘River Stour part 2’ For more details about the Evergreen Club, contact Peter on: 023 8089 1721. Family Matters at Hythe URC are pleased to announce they are able to welcome people back to the drop in support group for people living with dementia and their carers. ey meet on the rst Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm at Cornerstone URC, Hythe SO45 6BR. Activities are planned throughout the year. • 1st September – Singing Group, e ree Buskerteers • 6th October – Singer, Amanda Parsons • 3rd November – Ukulele group, Jam Tarts • 1st December – Christmas Party Do drop in for a chat and a cuppa, a warm welcome awaits you. For more information call: 023 8020 7623 or email: office.fm.hurc@gmail.com Hythe Huddle labels and avoid choosing snacks that are high in salt. • Eat at least ve portions of fruit and vegetables every day. • Keep your alcohol consumption within the recommended limits of no more than 14 units a week, spread over three or more days. • Aim to do 150 minutes of moderate activity (e.g. brisk walking) or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (e.g. running) each week plus some strengthening activities (e.g. li ing weights) at least twice a week. • Get a good night’s sleep.