February is American Heart Month

Did you know? Too much sodium can raise your blood pressure and lower the effectiveness of high blood pressure medication!

If you’re one of the 76.4 million U.S. adults who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it’s important that you limit sodium in your diet.

To avoid buying foods high in sodium when you shop, you could read every label…or you could just look for the Healthy Ideas symbol!

When you see the Healthy Ideas symbol, you can rest assured that the tagged item meets the American Heart Association’s guidelines for sodium content. It’s as simple as that.

Learn more about our Healthy Ideas program and how it can help you make truly healthy choices when you shop.

And remember, along with a healthy diet low in sodium and exercise to help manage your condition, it’s important that you take your high blood pressure medication as prescribed by your doctor. If you should have questions about your high blood pressure medication, feel free to stop by and speak with our pharmacists. They’ll be happy to assist you in any way they can.

For more information on high blood pressure, including its symptoms, effects and ways to manage it, visit the American Heart Association’s website today.