If you have high blood pressure then you are at greater risk of: stroke, Heart disease, Cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. As we get older we are more susceptible to high blood pressure, particularly if we have a family history of it. Another factor that can influence our blood pressure is our lifestyle, for example, smoking, alcohol, diet and exercise can all have a big influence particularly if you are overweight. We have various treatments available to help you keep your blood pressure within a healthy range.