Valerie’s story might seem shocking …
… but it’s a very common experience. Even with a systolic blood pressure of over 200 she felt perfectly alright.
The risk of developing high blood pressure increases substantially after the age of 40 and there are often no symptoms – the only way to know is to have a simple and quick test.
The good news is that many pharmacies now offer free blood pressure checks for people aged 40 and over. There’s no better time to know your numbers!
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