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.
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
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.
Breakfast cereals ranked best to worst - BHF - British Heart …
Breakfast cereals ranked best to worst We’ve ranked popular cereals from best to worst based on their ingredients – in particular added sugar, fibre content and salt.
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) - types, causes & symptoms - BHF
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes all the diseases of the heart and circulation. Discover how these diseases are linked, and the risk factors.
Cold, flu or Covid: which is it? - BHF - British Heart Foundation
What are the symptoms of the common cold? Cold and flu symptoms are similar, but cold symptoms are less severe. Cold symptoms also appear gradually, unlike flu symptoms which come on very quickly.
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.
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.