Understanding Cholesterol: Knowing Your Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol is sometimes referred to as the “silent killer”. In fact, according to Heart UK, the cholesterol charity, approximately half of all heart attacks are caused by high cholesterol levels. It’s also one of the main causes of stroke.
Reducing the Risks of Hypertension / High Blood Pressure
igh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the result of increased pressure against your artery walls.
Warning Signs Of A Stroke To Look Out For
Each week as we turn on the television to listen to the news, the sudden death of someone in the …
11 Possible Health Benefits Of The Avocado
The avocado has been credited with many possible health benefits in recent times so let us have a look to …
Low Magnesium Intake Linked To High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, on a regular basis, is potentially very dangerous as it can increase our risk of a number …
How to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Have you been told you have high blood pressure? If so, it’s important to make some healthy changes to your …
Can Red Wine Help Prevent Heart Disease?
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the UK, US and other industrialised countries. Scientists have made …
Women Wrongly Diagnosed After Heart Attack According To Report
When a heart attack strikes, it doesn’t always feel the same in women as it does in men. Women don’t …
Reducing the Risk of Stroke: Practical Lifestyle Changes
Most people have heard of a stroke, but surprisingly few people actually know exactly what they are and whether they …
Do You Know Your Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Levels?
As the 50+ age group could have any number of health issues ticking away undetected, it’s best to “Know Your …
Inherited Heart Conditions Identified By New Blood Test
Inherited heart conditions are thought to affect more than 500,000 people in the UK. The British Heart Foundation have funded …
BHF Campaign to Raise Awareness of Heart Disease
According to new statistics released by the British Heart Foundation, the majority of over 55 year olds say they have …
