Your blood pressure is usually measured using a sphygmomanometer, a digital electronic monitor.
The NHS has outlined some other lifestyle changes which can help prevent and lower high blood pressure.
It says you should reduce the amount of salt you eat and have a generally healthy diet, cut back on alcohol, lose weight if you’re overweight, cut down on caffeine, and if you are a smoker you should stop smoking.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms.