Blood pressure

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Roy joined his local Slimming World group at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Baffins, 18 months ago and he has dropped two and half stone. His weightloss has had a positive impact on his health as it has contributed to the reversal of type 2 diabetes and improved his blood pressure.
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Hampshire healthcare professionals call for high blood pressure awareness
OVER 280,000 people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have high blood pressure, and healthcare professionals are calling for more awareness.
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Free blood pressure checks being held in Portsmouth

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