Heart Health

Around 25% of all deaths in the UK are due to heart and circulatory diseases, so it makes sense to arm yourself with the facts – stat Written by Rosalind Ryan on January 19, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks on January 28, 2019 Every eight minutes, someone in the UK dies from heart disease.1 That seems like a shockingly high number, decades after heart disease was actually discovered –...

Ever wondered exactly what is being measured when your blood pressure is checked? Find out all about those readings in this guide Written by Carole Beck on January 26, 2019 Reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks on January 28, 2019 Blood is essential to our bodies,...

What if you were told that a few simple dietary changes could help reduce your risk of high blood pressure and the associated risks to your heart health, such as heart attacks and stroke?1 Nitrates are compounds which are found in naturally in some of...

You can help rebalance your blood pressure with these top foods and drinks If you’ve recently been diagnosed with low pressure, it means your blood pressure readings are consistently 90/60 or lower.1 Doctors don’t usually consider low blood pressure – or hypotension – an issue...

There could be a number of factors triggering low pressure. Find out what may be the reason for yours We don’t tend to hear all that much about low blood pressure. That’s because it’s not normally much of a problem – especially not when compared...

You may have heard of the many health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which involves eating a variety of vegetables, fruit, beans and pulses, nuts, whole grains and olive oil. It is not a strict regime or eating plan, but rather refers to the consumption...

Show your heart some love with these superfood suggestions to keep heart disease at bay Handpicked content: 10 small ways to boost your heart health  

Make these simple tweaks to your life to boost your health in a heartbeat 1. Grab a cup of Joe Turns out your average mug of Java is a bit of a heart health hero. Sipping three to five cups a day may help keep...

Garlic is one of the world’s oldest and best-loved natural remedies – it has traditionally been used to reduce chance of infections, improve digestion and (of course) repel vampires. Today, there’s an increasing amount of evidence to show it can support our heart health too....

Quitting smoking, regular exercise and a healthy diet all contribute to a heart-friendly lifestyle which could help reduce your risk of developing coronary heart disease. As well as eating more vegetables, fruits and oily fish, here are some surprising foods to include in your diet...

According to the British Heart Foundation, one person in the UK dies from coronary heart disease (CHD) every eight minutes. Here, we tackle the facts behind the statistics with a guide to the most common heart and cardiovascular conditions along with advice on what you...

From angina and heart attacks to heart palpitations and heart failure, there are many types of conditions that can affect the heart and they are all known as heart disease. Here you’ll find out more about different types of heart conditions and their causes. Angina...