10 signs you might have heart and circulatory disease - BHF
10 signs you might have heart disease We explore the symptoms you need to take seriously. Around 4 million males and 3.6 million females in the UK are living with some form of heart or circulatory disease.. But how can you spot the signs of a potential heart problem?
The best and worst foods for high blood pressure - BHF
The best and worst foods for high blood pressure BHF Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how choosing to eat fruits, vegetables and wholegrains while avoiding salty, sugary treats and alcohol can help keep hypertension in check.
How do I lower my cholesterol? Your 5 top questions answered
1. What foods will make my high cholesterol worse? Foods high in saturated fat and sugar can cause high cholesterol.The top sources of saturated fat in our diet are: fatty meats; full fat dairy products like butter, cream, and ghee
Knowing your blood pressure - BHF
Associate Medical Director Dr Mike Knapton tells Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath why it's important to get your blood pressure checked
Low blood pressure (hypotension): symptoms and causes - BHF
Find out what leads to low blood pressure and how it’s measured and treated.
Breakfast cereals ranked best to worst - BHF - British Heart …
Breakfast cereals ranked best to worst We’ve ranked popular cereals from best to worst based on their ingredients – in particular added sugar, fibre content and salt.
What is a normal pulse rate? - BHF - British Heart Foundation
We explain what a normal pulse rate is, what can cause it to change, and when to get medical help.
Arrhythmias - Abnormal heart rhythms - BHF - British Heart …
Having an arrhythmia or abnormal heart rhythm means your heart is beating too fast, too slow or in an irregular pattern. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for arrhythmias.
Statins – your questions answered - BHF - British Heart Foundation
Statins – your questions answered Whether you’re taking statins or considering whether to take them, you may have questions about this cholesterol-lowering medication.
Cold, flu or Covid: which is it? - BHF - British Heart Foundation
What are the symptoms of the common cold? Cold and flu symptoms are similar, but cold symptoms are less severe. Cold symptoms also appear gradually, unlike flu symptoms which come on very quickly.