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Spent hours at the gym or walking around in sweaty socks? You could be at risk for athlete’s foot – one of the most common fungal infections!

If you already have it, don’t ignore it! Otherwise, the fungus might spread or get worse!

But don’t worry – most cases of athlete’s foot can be treated with over-the-counter antifungal creams.

Checking your blood pressure regularly is one of the simplest ways to detect hypertension early – but how you measure it matters.

Before taking your blood pressure, avoid smoking, exercise, caffeine and alcohol for at least 30 minutes. Sit upright, rest your arm at heart level, keep your feet flat on the floor, and stay calm and quiet during the reading.

Across the Western Pacific Region, millions of people live with high blood pressure without knowing it.

Check your pressure. Protect your future.

What does this toothbrush have to do with your heart? A worn-out toothbrush isn’t very good at keeping your teeth clean and your gums healthy. And poor dental health has been linked to a higher risk for heart disease and high blood pressure. For a healthy smile (and to support a healthy heart), dentists recommend replacing toothbrushes every 3-4 months or more often if the bristles are matted or frayed.

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Sometimes you can go about your day for years, feeling completely fine - while high blood pressure quietly strains your heart, damages blood vessels and stresses your kidneys.

The good news: prevention and control are possible.

Early diagnosis, access to affordable high blood pressure medicines and healthy daily habits can greatly lower these risks.

Have you heard of the 5-4-3-2-1 technique? It’s a grounding exercise that can help manage acute stress and calm anxiety. Here’s how it works.

Keep your blood pressure under control. 💙

🥗 Eat healthy meals
🏃 Stay physically active
🚭 Quit/avoid to***co
💊 Take medicines as prescribed
⚖️ Maintain a healthy body weight
👩🏾‍⚕️ Follow your doctor’s advice

When was the last time you checked your blood pressure? 🤔

⚠️ Uncontrolled hypertension or high blood pressure is a major cause of premature death in people under 70 years of age.

Regular monitoring of blood pressure, using a clinically validated device will ensure accurate reading for most appropriate treatment.

Do you know the most common types of cancer in children?

These are:
- leukemias,
- brain tumours,
- lymphomas, and
- solid tumours such as neuroblastoma and Wilms tumour.

While childhood cancer is rare, it can happen.
When cancer is found early and treatment begins without delay, a child has a far better chance of surviving and growing up healthy.