Your heart is constantly working for you, even if you don't realise it. Because it pumps blood and oxygen to all of your organs, the heart is the most vital muscle in your body. In this category we will be looking at common heart and circulatory health conditions. I'll explain about cholesterol, blood tests, as well as the right and wrong foods to eat when it comes to the heart. You'll learn about stress and the heart too, important to know.
A 5-year study of men with heart disease showed that those who went through 4 months of stress management training were less likely to need a heart procedure such as bypass surgery over the study period. Adding stress management to...
Read MoreA heart-healthy lifestyle is about the whole-package approach. Some people just think about eating well without thinking about how stress affects their heart, whereas others don't include any physical activity but just eat well. Our recommendations are not to fall into the trap of just focusing...
Read MoreThere are many different diets recommended for heart health. Personally, I've found the Mediterranean diet one of the best as it contains all the elements that improve circulation, reducing inflammation and high blood pressure. And - it's back by research.
Read MoreDo you take a pharmaceutical drug every day to control your blood pressure? The following page is an explanation of some of the different types of medications that may have been prescribed to you by your doctor or perhaps a...
Read MoreHigh blood pressure is a lot more common than you think, it can be deadly if left untreated. Let's take a good look at high blood pressure, the causes, symptoms and various treatments.
Read MoreHeart disease knows no bounds. It is the leading cause of death for a variety of individuals, affects over half of all Americans, and the number is rising. Similar statistics apply to most developed Western nations, including Great Britain, France,...
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