Thanks all for the responses and support. Some interesting points raised for sure.
Exercise i think is a 'must' (open to debate) to keep a healthy body and mind. Through that i believe BP 'can' be managed.
For me, didn't help i, still leading a sedantry lifestyle and the hereditary thing!
On a slightly different note, my future looks bleak as I've been told not to have too much hope of securing an employment (i.e. airline) after the training. Thinking of investing or wasting the money. Sigh....