The Most Underrated Health Marker You Can Easily Check at Roslyn Pharmacy

If you’re a regular reader you will know the basics by now - eat real food, keep moving, try to stress less. But there’s one simple, powerful measure that often flies under the radar — and it’s sitting quietly in your body right now, possibly doing more damage than you realise.

Let’s talk about blood pressure.
New research is making it super clear: keeping your blood pressure in check could be one of the most important things you do for your long-term health.

Why blood pressure matters more than you think

A major study has just linked high blood pressure to not one, not two, but three serious brain conditions — stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. And not just a vague connection — it turns out high blood pressure is the strongest single risk factor for developing any of them.

Even more compelling? The study suggests that up to 60% of strokes, 40% of dementia cases, and 35% of late-life depression could potentially be prevented or slowed down just by managing modifiable risk factors — with blood pressure the most leading factor of them all.

You might think stroke, dementia, and depression are completely separate issues — but they share one thing in common, they all show  damage to the tiny blood vessels in the brain. And high blood pressure is a major cause of that damage.

How do I know if I have high blood pressure?

Here’s the problem: you often don’t.
High blood pressure usually doesn’t come with warning signs or obvious symptoms. You might feel totally fine  while your blood pressure is quietly creeping up over time. That’s why it’s sometimes called the silent killer.

It’s not until it’s dangerously high, or causes damage like a stroke or heart event, that people realise something’s wrong. That’s why regular checks are so important — especially as we get older or if high blood pressure runs in your family.

You don’t need to wait for a doctor’s appointment. Just swing by Roslyn Pharmacy and we’ll check it for you. It’s quick,  and for the rest of May  - free, and it could well  be one of the most important five minutes you spend on your health this year.

High reading? Don’t panic — it’s fixable

The good news is that if your blood pressure is high, it’s very treatable. In many cases, it can be improved through lifestyle changes — but if you need medication, blood pressure meds are among the most effective treatments in medicine. The key is taking them consistently and we can help guide you through that process too.

So come see us.
Have a chat, get your blood pressure checked, and take charge of a health marker that truly matters. 

Andy and the team at the Roslyn Pharmacy