Heart Health

Your heart health is really important. If your heart isn’t working the way it should, then it could lead to a whole range of issues. Whether you think you're at risk of heart problems or just want to reduce the risk of developing them in the future, we can help. We have a whole range of guides that can talk you through ways to keep your heart healthy, and some warning signs to look out for. It’s time to show your heart some love!

Heart Health Advice & Guides

Coronary Heart Disease - Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

Coronary Heart Disease - Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of death here in the UK. It’s a condition where the heart's blood vessels, known as coronary arteries, become narrow or blocked due to the buildup of plaque, which restricts blood flow to the heart muscle.  This can lead to symptoms like chest pain (angina), shortness of breath and even heart attacks...
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of death here in the UK....
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High cholesterol? The cause may not be what you think

High cholesterol? The cause may not be what you think

There’s a misconception surrounding high cholesterol. That one has to be overweight and eat an excessive amount of processed foods - however, this isn’t always the case. Anybody can have high cholesterol, whether they appear visually healthy or not. If you have high cholesterol, you may have been told to simply alter your diet or exercise more. While this is...
There’s a misconception surrounding high cholesterol. That one has t...
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How to tell if you're having a heart attack

How to tell if you're having a heart attack

      Every 5 minutes, somebody has a heart attack in the UK. A heart attack is very serious, and it can be fatal if you don’t get treated straight away. If you ever think you are having a heart attack, you must seek emergency medical assistance.   Although the main symptom of a heart attack is chest pain...
      Every 5 minutes, somebody has a heart attack in t...
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5 healthy eating habits your heart will love

5 healthy eating habits your heart will love

      Your diet is one of the best tools you’ve got for preventing coronary heart disease, one of the biggest killers in the UK.   If improving your heart health is one of your new year’s resolutions, you’ve come to the right place!    We’ve compiled a list of five easy heart-healthy tips for switching up your diet...
      Your diet is one of the best tools you’ve got f...
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Here's why you should be testing your blood pressure regularly

Here's why you should be testing your blood pressure regularly

      Blood pressure testing is simple, easy and convenient. You can get a blood pressure check at your GP surgery and certain pharmacies, or you could even purchase a monitor for yourself at home.   Having your own blood pressure monitor can be life-saving, especially if you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure). That's why we’ve written this helpful...
      Blood pressure testing is simple, easy and conven...
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5 heart healthy habits you need to start today

5 heart healthy habits you need to start today

      Looking after your heart is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health.    According to the British Heart Foundation, heart and circulatory diseases cause around a quarter of all UK deaths - that’s an average of 460 deaths every day.    With World Heart Day just around the corner, we’ve compiled...
      Looking after your heart is one of the most impor...
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