Health Feature: The silent killer – why we need to talk about high blood pressure

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Dr Fundile Nyati, resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the concerning rise in high blood pressure among young people and women. They unpack some of the contributing factors behind this increase, such as lifestyle habits, stress, and diet, while highlighting the importance of regular health check-ups, early detection, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to prevent long-term complications. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend morning from 6 am to 10 am (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702    702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/  702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.