Cardiac Rehab Week this year takes place from 8th to 14th February 2026. It is a powerful reminder that recovery from a heart event or a new heart diagnosis is not only possible but entirely achievable with the right support. Cardiac rehabilitation is designed to help you rebuild strength, confidence and long-term heart health. It …
Christmas is the season of sparkle, celebration and a constant stream of drinks being passed around at every gathering. It can feel as though everything revolves around alcohol once December arrives. The good news is that your glass can still feel special without a single drop of alcohol in it. Heart-friendly mocktails are packed with …
How Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Builds Stronger Hearts and Supports Lasting Recovery; promoting World Heart Day Every year on 29th September, people across the globe come together for World Heart Day – a campaign led by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness about cardiovascular health. It’s a reminder that our hearts deserve care and attention …
Heart Failure & Diet Considerations: The Whole Picture Heart failure and diet: I watched a webinar hosted by the BACPR where Helena Davies, a cardiovascular dietitian from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, gave a presentation about the latest information regarding nutrition for people with heart failure. This is a round-up of the information that we …
This video gives you a few tips on how to do a warm up and cool down when participating in various activities. These activities range from housework, gardening & walking to cycling and swimming. Transcript Warm up and cool down for different exercises Linking exercises to warm up, exercise component, and cooling down, and more …
As a cardiac rehabilitation specialist, I have spent nearly two decades helping people rebuild their heart health after a cardiac event. One thing I have learned is that recovery is not just about fixing what has gone wrong, it is about empowering people to trust their bodies again, take control of their health, and rediscover the confidence to live full and active lives.
Any cardiac event can be a life-changing experience, leaving many people feeling uncertain about the future. While the initial recovery often focuses on medical treatment, what happens next is equally important.
A New Beginning for Your Heart Recovering from a cardiac event can be one of the most challenging and uncertain times in your life. It’s not just about healing physically; many people are pointed toward an online Cardiac Rehab Finder and left to navigate the overwhelming task of choosing the right programme on their own. …
In a fast-paced world full of new information, it can feel overwhelming when it comes to taking on board advice to manage your heart health. However, we’ve put together 5 simple things you can do on a daily basis to keep your heart healthy. 1. Eat a savoury breakfast Eating a savoury breakfast is one …
Walking App Walking app … Do you monitor how far you walk and how many steps you do with an app or with a watch? There are so many different apps out there that are free to download so if you want to keep an eye on how far you’re going, your walking speed, if …
The best exercises to do after having a heart attack (myocardial infarction) are those that get your heart rate up and get you breathing slightly heavier. The aim is to get the blood circulating around your body so the muscles that need to move get a good oxygen supply.
The best exercise in early Cardiac Rehab After having a heart attack, heart surgery or a heart rhythm procedure, then being told you now need to start exercising again, can be scary. You have no idea if you can push yourself, if it is safe to get your heart rate up, if you will do …
Loneliness can cast a shadow over our lives, leaving us feeling isolated and disconnected from others. Not only that, but loneliness can have a negative impact on our health; it is linked to an increased risk in conditions such as heart disease, due to increased cortisol (stress levels). However, it’s important to remember that loneliness …
Find out why the warm-up is so important when exercising. Understand what we mean by the exercise component and Lauren explains why the cool-down section is vital after an exercise session. Below is the script for the video so if you are unable to watch it the information is below. The Warm-Up for Cardiac Patients. …
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