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High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions, yet many people don’t realise they have it. If you have high blood pressure or are at risk, you can make improvements through lifestyle changes and medication adherence.  Understanding High Blood Pressure Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. It’s recorded as systolic pressure (the pressure when your heart beats) over diastolic pressure (the pressure when your heart rests between beats). A normal reading is around 120/80 mmHg, with hypertension diagnosed when readings consistently exceed 140/90 mmHg. Left untreated, high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other complications. Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure 1. Adopt...

With more time at home and an increased need for medications, many people are having a good sort out of their medicine cabinets. When the mood strikes you, we have a few tips to help you along the way ...

Over the years Pharmacists have traded in the lab coats, typewriters and capsule making for dispensing software and a focus on advice, and all the while, been trusted by our communities to listen, answer questions and consistently be there to meet your needs. New services and products can now be offered through your pharmacy.