Being diagnosed with a health condition brings a great deal of physical, emotional and practical challenges for a person. However, you don’t have to do it alone: creating a strong support network during your recovery can greatly relieve day-to-day pressures and feelings of isolation following your diagnosis. In this article, we explore the importance of …
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 …
No matter your age, level of physical activity or state of overall health, staying hydrated is an incredibly important component of our health and well-being. Taking in plenty of water allows optimal performance of bodily functions, increased cognitive function, better skin, hair and nails, decreased likelihood of suffering from joint pain and much, much more. …
It’s normal for your diagnosis to impact some of the relationships in your life. Due to the emotional nature of the subject, your friends and family may react differently to the news. It is important to remember that their response doesn’t change their feeling towards you; the fact is that people show their emotions differently. …
Watch to learn about the many of the benefits of exercise on our body. These are benefits for everyone and not just cardiac patients.
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 …
This video explains what the difference is between physical activity, physical exercise and physical fitness. It also explains the different components of fitness.
This short video explains why being active and exercising regularly can help you stay healthy and reduce the risk of developing a number of medical conditions. Below is the script for the video so if you are unable to watch it the information is below. Be Active and Exercising Regularly In cardiac rehabilitation, we always …
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 …
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 …
Walk a mile – What does it mean to you? Are you on your own, walking a dog, in a social group or on a Charity walk? Walking is one of the more popular ways people use for general activity due to its health benefits and it is a great way to maintain physical health …
When it comes to promoting good heart health, the decisions that we make around food are paramount. While eating a varied diet is beneficial for our health, it can help to take a closer look at the separate components of certain meals and recipes, and always consider healthier options. Making healthier food swaps is easy …
While sodium is a crucial component of our diets, it is important to know that large amounts of it can have damaging effects. Particularly with our heart health, too much sodium can put a strain on this vital organ. Excessive sodium intake is strongly linked to high blood pressure (hypertension), which is a major risk …
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