Heart Health
One of the main risk factors for heart disease is high blood pressure over a long period of time. Getting your blood pressure checked regularly is important, since there are usually no warning signs of high blood pressure[1]. Ask your pharmacist about blood pressure monitoring today.
The best way to look after your heart is with a healthy lifestyle:[2]
- Be smoke-free
- Manage your blood cholesterol
- Manage your blood pressure
- Manage diabetes
- Be physically active
- Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- Enjoy a variety of nutritious foods
- Look after your mental health
Getting your blood pressure checked in the pharmacy is quick and easy. Your pharmacist can keep a record of your measurements over time and print a copy of your results to take to your doctor (available at selected pharmacies).
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