Whether you’re going for 5k, 10k or a mile, a good run around Heaton Park is sure to get your heart pumping. Not to mention, if you’re throwing in some dance moves whilst listening to your fave ABBA® anthems! But while your body is doing all that work, have you thought about your heart health?
Boots Pharmacist is popping up at the Manchester Abbathon on February 21, offering a FREE Health MOT* for those over 40, which only takes around 15 minutes and includes a blood pressure check, so that you can stay informed about your health. Just note that for the most accurate reading, runners should wait around 30 minutes after exercising – the perfect excuse for a well deserved breather.
1 in 4 people have undiagnosed high blood pressure, and it usually doesn’t have any symptoms, so it’s well worth getting to know your numbers and swinging by the pop-up for your Health MOT. You can head straight there before the run or pop by around 30 minutes after crossing that finish line.
If you’re on the fence about whether you need a Health MOT or have other healthcare questions on your mind, the Boots pharmacist is also on hand to offer free advice. Just walk into the pop-up and chat to an expert – it’s as simple as that.
Can’t make the pop-up? Don’t worry, with Boots Pharmacies in over 1,000 Boots stores across the UK (most of them with weekend and evening opening hours) you’re never too far away from a Boots Pharmacist. What’s more, there’s no need for an appointment, meaning you can access expert healthcare advice and treatment for minor conditions when you most need it, and sometimes, where you least expect it!
Whatever your plans before or after the Abbathon, the pop-up Boots Pharmacist will be available for a visit, flared trousers, running shoes and all.
*Free health MOT available in participating stores, England only. Includes the NHS Blood Pressure Check Service, as well as an optional waist circumference and BMI check. Eligibility criteria apply. Subject to availability.