Pharmacies nationwide participate in the 6th iteration of Heart Week celebrations
Refresh on Heart Health
Your heart, a vital engine fueling your life, is under closer scrutiny these days. It's not just about feeling its rhythm, but understanding its true age and health status. Throughout multiple pharmacies nationwide, a unique digital heart-age determination service is set to roll out soon.
As part of the 6th Heart Week (16th to 21st June 2025), an extensive heart health consultation program is also on offer. Factors like lifestyle choices, genetic dispositions, and environmental risks can accelerate heart aging, much faster than we expect.
High blood pressure, infamously known as hypertension, can put immense pressure on the heart, potentially leading to severe conditions such as heart attack or stroke. Unfortunately, a substantial portion of Saxony-Anhalt's population is dealing with this silent killer, often unaware. "Thankfully, hypertension can be easily detected through a simple measurement. With the right medication, it's also treatable. Our pharmacies also offer consultations on medication interactions, which is crucial if you're juggling multiple medications," explains Dr. Jens-Andreas Münch, President of the Pharmacists' Chamber of Saxony-Anhalt.
Hypertension is known to strike Saxony-Anhalt residents harder than the average German population. "During the 6th Heart Week, we're aiming to spread awareness about the perilousness of hypertension. Our future pharmacists will also actively participate by measuring blood pressure in patients. So, don't shy away from booking an appointment at your local pharmacy." urges Dr. Münch, encouraging the public to partake in these offerings.
Under the slogan: "#heartmatters - Empower your heart", the 6th Heart Week will span Saxony-Anhalt from 16th to 21st June 2025. For more information on events, visit: https://www.dein-herz-und-du.de/
Insights:
- During the 6th Heart Week, various initiatives are usually put in place to increase awareness about cardiovascular diseases, promote preventive measures, and educate the public on lifestyle changes, regular health check-ups, and nutrition.
- Screening programs, physical activity promotions, and healthy diet workshops are often part of such events.
- Germany, as a nation, takes several steps to combat cardiovascular diseases through public health campaigns, improvements in healthcare infrastructure, and community-based programs promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Other factors, such as science, medical-conditions, and nutrition, play significant roles in heart health and can contribute to heart aging more rapidly than expected.
- Fitness-and-exercise, mental-health, and lifestyle choices are crucial components of a heart-healthy regimen, often overlooked during discussions on cardiovascular-health.
- Proper identification and management of hypertension, which has a higher incidence in Saxony-Anhalt than the average German population, can help maintain other aspects of health-and-wellness, like conscious food decisions based on the fat content of foods, by weight, exceeding 13%.
- Engaging in regular health check-ups and adopting heart-healthy practices like following balanced diets, exercising regularly, and reducing stress (mental-health) is encouraged, not just during the 6th Heart Week but throughout the year.
