Sobeys Pharmacy Menu Living with High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is a serious threat to the health of all Canadians. It is the number one risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for heart disease. Nearly a quarter of Canadian adults have been diagnosed with hypertension (the medical name for high blood pressure). Many more may have it and don’t know it, because the condition produces no symptoms. The only way to know if your blood pressure is within the normal range is to have it tested. The test is simple, painless, and takes only a minute or two. The best way to prevent high blood pressure—and to manage the condition if you have it—is to make healthy lifestyle choices. The Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends these simple steps: Maintain a healthy body weight Eat a healthy, well-balanced, diet that is low in fat Reduce the amount of salt you consume Check with your doctor to see if you should eat foods rich in potassium (such as bananas, cantaloupes, grapefruits, oranges, and tomato or prune juice) Participate in regular physical activity (If you have been inactive for a while, see your doctor for a check-up first) Limit your alcohol intake Take time to relax (Stress can lead to unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking, drinking, and eating junk food) If your doctor recommends blood pressure medication for you, take it exactly as prescribed. If you have any questions about high blood pressure or if there is anything you don’t understand about your medications, stop by the pharmacy and ask your Sobeys Pharmacist. Menu Menu Cookie collection and updated privacy commitment We have updated our privacy commitment and are now collecting cookies to provide you with ads tailored to your interest across the internet. For more information about cookies and how to disable cookies, visit our privacy commitment. Learn more Close Compliments Products AIR MILES® Contact Us Privacy Terms of Use Drug Recalls

Sobeys Pharmacy Menu Stop-Smoking Consultation When you're ready, we can help! We offer a comprehensive smoking cessation program to help you meet your goals. This 3-month program includes: Health and smoke assessment interview Online and printed resources Ongoing follow-up and counseling Your Sobeys Pharmacist can help you become Smoke Free!* *Program fees apply. Talk to your Sobeys Pharmacist for more information. You may be eligible for coverage of partial or all of this cost under your personal Health Insurance plan. Contact your Benefits Administrator to ask for coverage details. Menu Menu Cookie collection and updated privacy commitment We have updated our privacy commitment and are now collecting cookies to provide you with ads tailored to your interest across the internet. For more information about cookies and how to disable cookies, visit our privacy commitment. Learn more Close Compliments Products AIR MILES® Contact Us Privacy Terms of Use Drug Recalls