Monday February 4th 2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen

12:13: Introducing to Hamiton…the Rexall Family of Pharmacies!

Guest: Russell Cohen, Executive VP, Government Affairs and Industry Rexall.

12:20: Hearth health continues to be of growing concern locally and right around the world. In Hamilton, we have the benefit of being right in the epicentre of some great research on cardiovascular disease.

Guest: Dr. Eva Lonn, Professor of Medicine and Cardiology, McMasterUniversity, Director of Echocardiography and Staff Cardiologist, Hamilton Health Sciences. 905.526.0970

12:35: A new book written by two risk assessment experts, appears to confirm the contention that elevated blood serum cholesterol levels do not correlate well with an increase in coronary heart disease.

Guest: Edward Bouwer, Professor and Chair, Deptartment of Geography and Environmental Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, (410-516-7437) and Erik Rifkin, Rifkin & Associates. (305-293-3777) co-author of The Illusion of Certainty-Health Benefits and Risks, Springer 2007.

12:45: Rexall Radio Health Matters segment.

Guest: Irene.

"Invest in Your Heart" Campaign on now at Rexall !

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for men and women in Canada today. That is why Rexall PharmaPlus is focused on heart health as the first series of corporately supported health and wellness initiatives designed to educate patients on living a healthier and achieving better health outcomes for themselves and their loved ones. Rexall wants to encourage customers to invest in their heart health and know thier numbers. February is heart month ! Each Rexall will have a Blood Pressure Clinic in which one on one consultations will be provided, to offer advise and answer questions or concerns in the matter of heart health. Flyers will offer a 10% off coupon and upon completion of an assesment an additional coupon will be awarded! Customers can also check out printable coupons at rexall.ca website ! Making a difference in your heart health can be obtained, a healthly waist size, eating enough fruits and veggies, reducing stressors, not smoking, limiting alcohol intake, watching your sodium intake and daily physical exercise will directly impact your health. High Blood Pressure affects one in five Canadians. It is the number one risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for heart attack. Could you be at risk and not even know it? Know your numbers, stop into a Rexall today, and check your blood pressure.

Nadine Janacek
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Rexall #202
njanacek@rexall.ca

Jay McQueen
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