A case of high blood pressure is a common condition that is often put down to high tension and stressful situations.
It is also a condition that could put an individual at risk of cardiovascular diseases, reports the Daily Record. However, it isn't always keeping a cool head that can keep high blood pressure at bay, and there are other key factors people should be aware of.
A health expert has explained key facts about the condition, to mark Know Your Numbers week - an event to mark why people should be checking their blood pressure regularly. Here is everything you need to know below.