High blood pressure, can often go unnoticed as its symptoms are not obvious. Also known as hypertension, the condition can increase the risk of serious heart problems if left untreated, including heart attacks and strokes.
But according to health experts, certain foods can keep blood pressure low. Surprisingly, one of these foods is a popular sweet treat - chocolate.
Blood pressure is recorded using two numbers, and is considered high if a reading is above 140/90 mmHg. According to the NHS, high blood pressure is measured by taking several readings each day - with the average calculated to best determine if someone is at risk.
