How now?! Welcome to my blog. My name is Oluwatobi Baiyekusi. I am a UK based Nigerian/British General Practitioner. My heart is for everyone to know how best to look after their health and take ownership of it. Knowledge is power and I would like to help share knowledge in a way that is accessible and takes into account the land of my heritage. This blog is just the first step, we're working on an app to help reach more people, more accessibly. I’d love if you could come w

What is it? Photo by Nappy  on Unsplash Blood pressure (bp) is the pressure in blood vessels called arteries in your body. It is made up of 2 numbers, the first number is usually higher and is the pressure in the blood vessels when your heart is squeezing or contracting. The second, usually lower number, is the pressure in the arteries when your heart is relaxed. Hypertension is when this pressure, either top or bottom number or both numbers, is persistently staying higher th

AI image generated by WIX Stroke also known as Cerebrovascular Accident What it is it? A stroke happens when there is a problem with the blood supply to a part or parts of the brain. The longer this is left untreated, the higher the risk of permanent long term problems. The symptoms vary depending on what part of the brain has been affected. Symptoms Act FAST! F - Facial droop - one side of the face may not move or be drooping downwards A - Arms -Weakness in arms or legs