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HEART HEALTH According to Statistics Canada, heart disease is the second-leading cause of mortality in the country, accounting for nearly one in five deaths. It is therefore important to take care of your heart to live a long and healthy life.

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Pharmacist's Tip

It is possible to rejuvenate your heart and reduce your risk of heart disease by taking steps to alter controllable risk factors, for example, by carefully following your diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol treatment, and by adopting healthy lifestyle habits.

Hypertension and Self-Monitoring

It can sometimes be difficult for people with high blood pressure to understand or feel the benefits of their treatment. Blood pressure readings are an important indication of whether the treatment for hypertension is working, and can help determine whether your treatment needs to be adjusted.

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Your heart is keeping you alive Discover how to keep it healthy with concrete tips on managing your medication with the help of your pharmacist.

Taking Anticoagulants Effectively

Find out pharmacist tips and considerations for anticoagulant treatment to be fully effective and prevent clots.
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Heart Failure & Medication

Find out how your pharmacist can help optimize your heart failure treatment and help simplify your medication renewals.
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Hypertension and Self-monitoring

Discover the advantages and techniques for taking your blood pressure at home as well as tips for choosing a blood pressure monitor. Learn More

Your Cardiovascular Age

Based on several cardiovascular risk factors, your heart may be older than you! Discover those risk factors and your heart’s age. Learn More

Take control Lifestyle changes are a great way to take control of your condition, but also to live a longer more productive life.

4 Lifestyle Tips to Control High Blood Pressure

Treating high blood pressure is not just about medication; it’s also about healthy lifestyle habits. Here are a few tips to help you control your blood pressure.
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Tips on reducing fluid & salt intake

Following recommendations for fluid and salt consumption is an integral part of your heart failure treatment. These restrictions are important to prevent water retention. Here are a few tips to help you reach your goals.

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Quitting Smoking & Heart Health

It is a proven fact that quitting smoking is good for your heart. Discover a few reasons why and strategies to butt out for good.
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Cholesterol & Diet

In addition to taking medication, you can also help lower cholesterol levels by improving your diet. Find out which foods to avoid to prevent high cholesterol. Learn More

* The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide complete information on the subject matter or to replace the advice of a health professional. This information does not constitute medical consultation, diagnosis or opinion and should not be interpreted as such. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions about your health, medications or treatment.