Lynda Sutton, a 59-year-old gym receptionist, is supporting a new Irish Heart Foundation campaign asking adults to have their blood pressure checked with their GP or local pharmacy.
The Before Damage is Done campaign aims to drive awareness of the link between high blood pressure and heart disease and stroke.
Two out of three over-50s are affected by the silent killer, however, as it is symptomless, many don’t know they have it.
