There has been so much talk about cholesterol over the years and the information can be very confusing. We used to think all cholesterol was bad but in fact there are 2 types of lipoproteins that carry the cholesterol in the bloodstream- LDL(low density lipoprotein) is the bad type which causes the formation of hard […]
It is never too late to start looking after your heart but the earlier you start the better the long term outcome. 80% of heart disease is preventable so get started today on improving your long-term health. By your 50’s your health plan needs to go into higher gear After the menopause with no oestrogen
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Extracts from article by Laura Donnerlly 2015 The NHS has launched a controversial calculator which predicts when you will have a heart attack or stroke – and compares a person’s “heart age” with their biological age. Health experts said the online tool would give individuals “a wake-up call” – pushing those at risk of heart
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Heart failure missed in thousands of women because doctors assume it’s a ‘man’s disease’ By Henry Bodkin 2019 Daily Telegraph Women are less likely than men to be diagnosed with potentially fatal heart failure because of unconscious bias among doctors, new research suggests. A major study analysing more than 93,000 patients over four years found
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Extracts from Laura Donnerlly – 2019 Henry Bodkin-2019 The NHS announces a new plan to have pharmacies check shoppers heart health in a bid to cut deaths. Shoppers will be offered on-the-spot NHS heart checks to detect signs of killer conditions. High street pharmacies will be overhauled under the national plan to prevent up to
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Supplements for Stress Green Tea has polyphenol antioxidants, which provide health benefits. It also helps raise serotonin levels to help combat stress and anxiety Valerian Is a popular sleep aid as it has a mild tranquilizing effect Lemon Balm is a member of the mint family and has anti oxidant effects. Omega 3 fatty acids
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Statins Why are they Prescribed? There are prescribed for people with high cholesterol to lower their total cholesterol and reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke. Your GP will assess your chance of cardiovascular disease looking at a range of factors which include age, sex, ethnic group, weight, height, whether you smoked, blood
Keep Fit before Heart Surgery Being fit and active before surgery can improve not only your recovery time but help prevent infection. Research has proven that if you do regular exercise before surgery were able to leave hospital earlier. Most patients are advised to do 30 mins of brisk walking or cycling 2-3 times a
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Heart Rate Your Heart is a muscle that needs exercise to keep in shape Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy heart and lower the chance of heart and other circulatory diseases Always warm up and warm down your exercises to avoid injury What is a normal rate?? A normal rate is 70-100 beats per minute
Effect of Stress on the Body When you are stressed the control centre of your brain sends out stress hormones, which are the ones that trigger a fight or flight response. This causes your heart to speed up and your breathing quickens preparing your muscles for action. If these stress hormones keep on being produced
