TV Doctor Reveals £15 ‘Lifesaving’ Device Everyone Over 40 Needs to Combat the ‘Silent Killer’
Dr Amir Khan, the NHS doctor you’ll often spot on ITV’s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, is sounding the alarm on something many of us overlook – our blood pressure. And he’s got a simple ask: if you’re over 40, spend £15 on a blood pressure monitor. It could save your life.
On a recent episode of Lorraine, Dr Khan stressed just how dangerous high blood pressure – or hypertension – can be. “I would say every person over the age of 40 should be checking their blood pressure regularly at home,” he said. “Good blood pressure improves blood flow to the brain, reduces your risk of dementia. Buy one of these from your chemist. It can cost about 15 quid”, reported Surrey Life.
Hypertension is often dubbed the “silent killer” because it doesn’t come with warning signs until serious damage is already done. We’re talking increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems, eye issues, and even dementia. It creeps up slowly, quietly – and most people don’t even know they have it.
Dr Khan laid out just how easy it is to keep on top of it. His advice? Relax for 30 minutes, then take a reading. Do it once or twice a week, in the morning and evening if possible, and don’t get hung up on individual numbers – it’s your average reading that matters. “If your average readings are high,” he added, “speak to your doctor about managing your blood pressure – this could be a lifesaver.”
He’s even broken down the ideal numbers to look for: under 120/80 mmHg is great, while readings consistently at or above 135/85 mmHg at home should raise a red flag. In that case, definitely check in with your GP.
To make things even easier, he shared a few basic tips for checking your blood pressure properly:
Sit quietly for five minutes beforehand
Rest your arm at heart level
Take two readings, one minute apart, both morning and evening for a week
Keep a record and work out the average
He reminded viewers that blood pressure naturally goes up and down during the day, so don’t panic if you see the odd high number. But if it keeps trending up, it’s time to act.
And for anyone looking to keep those numbers in a healthy range? Dr Khan recommends cutting back on smoking and alcohol, eating whole foods, getting regular exercise, sleeping well and managing stress – which, as he says, is “easier said than done, I know.”
Still, for the price of a takeaway, keeping tabs on your blood pressure might be the best investment you’ll make this year.
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