Smoking - Negative lifestyle factor increases risk of - CHD,Bronchitis,Lung and Throat Cancer, Stress - Negative lifestyle factor increased risk of -stomach ulcers, depression,Angina,hypertension and strokes, Sleep - Recommended amount per night is 7-9 hours, Sedentary lifestyle - Less than 30 mins moderate exercise per day, Alcohol consumption - Government recommendation - 14 units per week, Water - Government recommends 6-8 glasses (around 2 litres/day), WHR - Waist to hip ratio - recommended to be below 1.0 above this you could be at greater risk of heart disease or diabetes, BMI - Body Mass Index - between 18.5 and 24.9 is the healthy range, Blood pressure - Normal is considered to be 120/80. For men who are 60 years or older, the normal or average blood pressure is 133/69 mmHg. For women who are 60 years or older, the normal or average blood pressure is 139/68 mmHg. Age and sex as well as race or ethnicity can determine a person's blood pressure., Hypertension - The term to describe High Blood Pressure. At increased risk of having a stroke,

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