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Know the risks
Your lifestyle and family history can affect your heart health. The more you know about your risk of developing heart disease, the more you can do something about it. You can help keep your heart be healthy by making the right choices in life and there are three simple things you can do to help your heart: |
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Eat a healthy, balanced diet
Balance is the key. Ignore faddy diets. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and reduce the amount of saturated fats and salt on your plate. Make sure you include starchy carbohydrates, protein from lean meat, fish and pulses and only a small amount of fats and sugars.
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Take regular physical activity
Half an hour of moderate physical activity a day is recommended. Brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling or even dancing energetically can be just the ticket for a healthy ticker.
Another reason to quit. Smoking is just about the worst thing you can do for your health and your heart.
This assessment with a trained member of our team in our private consultation area includes:
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Blood pressure measurement: A quick test to measure your blood pressure and determine what your blood pressure should be
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Cholesterol measurement: A quick blood test to measure your cholesterol
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Body Mass Index calculation: We measure your height and weight to calculate your body mass index and help you determine what your most appropriate weight should be
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Waist measurement: A quick measurement of your waist can provide a guide to your risk of heart disease
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Lifestyle advice: Advice from our trained team members will provide you with simple steps onj how you can improve your heart health
Interested? Contact your local Swettenham Chemists for more information.