At-home heart-health test
Invest in a simple, at-home, PocDoc test to check your cholesterol, heart age and risk of heart attack or stroke. Get your results in as little as 10 minutes.
Show your heart some love
Your heart is your body’s powerhouse. Understanding how to keep it healthy can help you make the changes you need to live a long, healthy life.
Get in-store health support
Drop by your local Well Pharmacy for a health MOT or blood pressure check. You can also get advice on your health and wellbeing.
Blood pressure monitors
Knowing whether you have a high blood pressure can be a challenge, especially because you may not have any symptoms. We have quick and easy devices available.
Weight management for a healthy heart
Your weight can directly influence your health and wellbeing. This includes your heart health.
By losing weight safely and sustainably, you can reduce the stress on your heart and your risk of cardiovascular diseases.
If you’re ready to make a change, we’re here to help.
Medicated weight loss
Heart health advice
Knowing what makes a healthy heart can help you understand what you need to do to protect yourself against illness.
Why does heart health matter?
Your heart is central to everything you do. So, making sure it's healthy is vital. Find out why heart health matters and how you can avoid heart conditions and complications from our pharmacy team.
What causes high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is a precursor to heart disease. But what causes it? We outline the reasons for an elevated blood pressure and how you can get it back under control.
How to lower your blood pressure
Learn about the ways you can lower your blood pressure. Whether it is eating well or starting a new exercise routine, our pharmacists have tips for you.
Smoking and heart health
Smoking not only causes breathing problems, but it can also cause damage to your heart. Learn more about smoking and cigarettes, including how long it will take to reverse the damage to your health.
How to live a healthy lifestyle
Your heart health can be improved by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Check out our range of advice and guidance on how to live healthier and feel fitter.
Get a good night’s rest to protect your heart health
Approximately 1 in 5 people in the UK aren’t getting enough sleep. But sleeping well can make a positive difference to your health and wellbeing.
Getting the right amount of sleep can:
- Improve your mental wellbeing
- Promote heart health
- Regulate blood sugar
- Improve memory and cognition.
If you want to know more about how to get the sleep your body needs, we have help and advice available.
Relieve stress. Improve your wellbeing.
Stress is a reaction to changes in your environment. When you feel under pressure or overwhelmed, you might notice that you feel irritable, worried or find it difficult to get to sleep.
But stress can influence your heart health too.
We explain how you can identify the root causes of your stress and how you can manage when challenges and changes happen in your life.
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