Nigeria: Regular Blood Pressure Check Saves Lives

7 October 2015

To commemorate this year's World Heart Day, on September 29, management of Vanguard Media Ltd, Lagos, organised a blood pressure/weight check for staff of the company. The initiative was in line with the international campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention.

Experts describe the World Heart Day as the perfect day to quit smoking, get exercising and start eating healthy - all in the name of keeping your heart in good working order, and improving your health and well being.

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