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.
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.
Low blood pressure (hypotension): symptoms and causes - BHF
Find out what leads to low blood pressure and how it’s measured and treated.
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
Shortness of breath: what causes it and how can you manage it?
Top tips for managing breathlessness. Find a comfortable position to ease your breathlessness, such as sitting on a chair leaning forwards, or lying on your side with your head propped up on cushions.
Covid booster vaccines: what you need to know - BHF
Covid booster vaccines: what you need to know Get the latest vaccine updates, from how to book a Covid-19 booster to possible side effects.
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.
Beta blockers - how do they work - side effects - types - BHF
Watch: What are beta blockers and what do they do in your body? Beta blockers are among the most important drugs used by cardiologists. Adam Timmis, Professor of Clinical Cardiology in the National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Unit, …