But other research suggests that it may be the simple fact that men – particularly older men – are often in worse health than women. They tend to have higher rates of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer, all of which have been linked to Covid-19 severity. Pressure point‘Everyone over 40 should have their blood pressure measured at least every five years,’ says Dr Deborah Lee from Doctorfox.co.uk, because high blood pressure can lead to a stroke or heart attack . You can buy a blood pressure monitor (£25, Amazon) to test yourself at home, and if yours is over 140/90mmHg, talk to your GP about lifestyle changes or medication. Check your cholesterolOver 50% of adults in the UK have high cholesterol, which has strong links to strokes and heart disease.

Source: Daily Mirror June 21, 2020 06:00 UTC