Read the full article here

Rachel Riley is spreading a vital message about health awareness after experiencing the tragic loss of a close friend. The well-known Countdown presenter’s loved one passed away at 34 due to an unnoticed heart condition, despite appearing ‘super fit’ and not displaying any obvious symptoms.

Rachel, 39, has now stressed how crucial it is to ‘know what is going on underneath the skin’, encouraging people to ‘take control’ of their health at an early stage to prevent unforeseen risks. The warning also comes in in light of recent analyses from Bupa Health Clinics, which shows a concerning lack of basic health knowledge across the UK.

Findings indicate that half of UK adults are unaware of their own weight and three quarters do not know their blood pressure figures. Yet, a significant 57% worry about the possibility of having or developing a certain health issue.