Most replayed moment: Blood pressure: the silent risk you shouldn’t ignore | Prof Tim Spector

2026-06-30

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Today we’re talking about blood pressure. Most of us know that high blood pressure is bad — but surprisingly few of us understand what it actually means, how widely it affects the body, or how to keep it under control. The good news is that monitoring blood pressure is easier than ever, putting you in a strong position to spot problems early and take meaningful action. Professor Tim Spector joins me to explain what blood pressure is, why it matters so much, and share some top salt-based tips that can have a powerful impact on long-term hea...

Today we’re talking about blood pressure.

Most of us know that high blood pressure is bad — but surprisingly few of us understand what it actually means, how widely it affects the body, or how to keep it under control.

The good news is that monitoring blood pressure is easier than ever, putting you in a strong position to spot problems early and take meaningful action.

Professor Tim Spector joins me to explain what blood pressure is, why it matters so much, and share some top salt-based tips that can have a powerful impact on long-term health.

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