Your heart is the core of you. Take care of it.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CARE

Your local Walgreens Health Advisor can help you manage your heart health to make sure it’s healthy and strong. Visit a Walgreens Health Corner to complete your blood pressure screening today.

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Know your heart’s health – and risks

Blood pressure screenings give a clear picture of how your heart is functioning.

Keeping an eye on your blood pressure, by getting regular blood pressure screenings, is the best way to know if you could be developing a heart condition. Since most heart conditions don’t always have symptoms, it's important to get this health to-do done. Blood pressure screenings also play a key role in preventing heart-related health scares.

Blood pressure affects your day-to-day life

Unusually high blood pressure can create challenges for your heart and potentially lead to heart conditions. Here are some common signs of an unhealthy heart:

Shortness of breath

Difficulty breathing

Chest pain

Irregular heartbeat

Fatigue

Vision problems

It is possible to have high blood pressure and not know it

According to medical experts, about 45% of adults have high blood pressure and may of them don’t know it. Because of this, high blood pressure is often nicknamed the silent killer because there are no signs to warn you that you have it.¹

It is recommended that you get your blood pressure screened every 1 to 2 years.

Factors that increase your risk of high blood pressure

Some people have a higher chance of developing high blood pressure than others. These factors include lifestyle habits and family history.²

Women over 65

Having a parent or sibling who has high blood pressure

Unhealthy eating habits

Obesity

Lack of exercise

Smoking

Your heart is an important part of you

Your heart does much more than pump blood and oxygen throughout your body. It gives you strength to conquer each day and enables you to witness life’s special moments. Keep your heart working at its best by completing health to-dos, like blood pressure screenings.

Walgreens Health Advisors are here to help

Your local Walgreens Health Advisor can make getting your blood pressure checked simple and easy. With locations near to you with more convenient hours, Walgreens Health Corners can be your new health go-to destination. Schedule an appointment today.