Heart Failure and Diet Considerations: The Whole picture – Understanding dietary impact on heart health – with Helena Davies (Registered Dietician)
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 …
Why Heart Health Matters Most After any Cardiac EVENT
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.
How to Use a Cardiac Rehab Finder to Start Your Journey to a Healthier Heart
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. …
5 things you can do every day to boost your heart health
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 …
Top foods to eat to improve your heart health
A nourishing diet is the cornerstone to overall good health, and this is especially true for people looking to improve their heart health. By adding heart-healthy foods to your plate, you can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and promote good heart function. So take note of these nutrient-rich foods that are beneficial for …
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
What is atrial fibrillation? What is AF? AF (or Afib) is a common type of irregular heart rhythm. AF is a medical abbreviation which means ‘atrial fibrillation’. This term refers to the atria (the two upper chambers of the heart which receive blood from your veins and push this blood into your ventricles). It also …
Why being aware of heart health is everyone’s priority
When it comes to taking care of our heart health, it can be easy to dismiss medical advice if we are younger in age; consider ourselves fit; or have no family history of heart disease. Indeed, it is often accepted that those at risk of heart issues are older or overweight individuals. But to what …
9 tips for immediately reducing your stress levels
Stress is an all-too-common companion to the average person in this day and age, with a faster-paced world being the culprit behind our rising cortisol levels. While humans need some cortisol – or stress – to ensure that they are productive and keep ‘moving forward’, excessive stress can be damaging to our health, in all …
5 delicious mocktail recipes to enjoy a low-alcohol summer
Mocktails are the new cocktails! Find your favourite Mocktail recipe here. Summer is here and that calls for socialising, be it at weddings, holidays or a simple BBQ in the garden. However, as we all know, socialising also goes hand-in-hand with a tipple or two, and it can often feel instinctual to reach for a …
