We’re over the hump of winter and with it comes the perfect opportunity for seasonal decluttering. While you’re sorting through cupboards and updating your skincare routine, there’s one essential task that deserves a spot on your mid-year to-do list: a heart health check and wellness assessment.
The silent health risks you can’t ignore
As women get older, so too are the risks of developing more serious conditions including diabetes and heart disease. More than 300 Australians develop diabetes every day – that’s a staggering one person every five minutes. And many are unaware they’re living with this silent condition until complications arise.
Even more concerning is the prevalence of heart disease – with one Australian dying every 12 minutes according to the Wesfarmers Health ‘Australia’s Health Index 2024’.
For women over 40, this statistic isn’t just alarming – it’s a wake-up call that your mid-year wellness routine needs to go beyond skincare switches and wardrobe refreshes. Especially when you consider the growing link between perimenopause, menopause and an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
This is where prevention becomes your superpower. Regular health monitoring transforms you from a passive patient into an empowered participant in your own wellness journey.
Your full health checklist
While a full health checklist should encompass more than just weight and blood pressure, a good place to start is with a quick and easy health check that will provide valuable baseline measurements and friendly, professional guidance.
Priceline Pharmacy offers complimentary health screenings in more than 300 participating stores, conducted on a state-of-the-art digital health station. These health stations can measure your blood pressure, BMI, diabetes risk, body-fat percentage and more, all completely free and on-the-spot.
After which, you can chat to the pharmacist about your results and get tailored advice. Plus, you’ll be provided with an assessment on your risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the next five years.
Priceline Pharmacy National Pharmacy Support Manager, Mel Gannon, says: “Pharmacies are one of the most accessible healthcare touchpoints in Australia, and at Priceline Pharmacy, we take that responsibility seriously. Early intervention saves lives, and it all starts with knowing your numbers.”
The beauty of pharmacy-based health checks lies in their accessibility. No appointments, no waiting rooms, no judgement – just professional, personalised health insights when it suits your schedule.
Creating your new health ritual
A quarterly health check should become your new seasonal ritual, alongside wardrobe updates and skincare switches, that is. Or simply just pop a note in your calendar to get your annual August wellness check.
We all know that early detection of conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular issues puts you in a much better position in terms of treatment options and positive outcomes. And most importantly it gives you, and your loved ones, piece of mind.
Ready to put yourself first? Visit your local Priceline Pharmacy today for a FREE Health Check. No appointment necessary – just walk in and take the first step to a healthier you.
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