Heart health

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Stimulants cause your heart to beat faster or unevenly, raising your blood pressure. Drinking alcohol and caffeine every now and again is fine, but regular consumption can put a strain on your heart over time. Here's how to reduce your stimulant intake.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 11 July 2023

Justin Jones, Head of Physiology at Nuffield Health explains the symptoms, the difference between types 1 and 2 diabetes, and what you can do to reduce your chances of developing the condition.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Friday 13 November 2020

People with diabetes are twice as likely to have high blood pressure than those without diabetes. High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease, so it's really important to live a healthy lifestyle if you have diabetes. Conor Duncan, Senior Physiologist, shares advice for diabetics to manage their blood pressure.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 11 January 2023

Knowing CPR is a skill that can save someone’s life until the emergency services arrive. Unfortunately, most of us don’t know how to perform this essential skill confidently.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 May 2024

Mike is no stranger to angiograms. He's back for a second one, after the symptoms of his angina mysteriously returned following six months of relief. Dr Suneel Talwar, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, takes a look inside.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 5 February 2016

An irregular heartbeat or ‘arrhythmia’ is a fluctuation or permanent change to the rhythm of the heart. In some cases, an inconsistent or ‘offbeat’ rhythm is nothing to worry about. For other people, an irregular heartbeat can be a sign of something more serious.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 28 August 2024

If you’re wondering what a healthy cholesterol reading looks like, you’re not alone. Continue with Dr Unnati Desai to find out what your levels mean and what changes you can make to avoid a potentially problematic cholesterol reading.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 22 November 2016

This National Heart Health Month, Nuffield Health Physiotherapy Manager and Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead, Helen Alexander, shares five lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your heart health.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 2 February 2023

Diet plays a vital role in lowering our cholesterol. In this article, Dr Unnati Desai explores 9 ways you can adjust your food intake to help get your reading down.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

From strengthening your muscles to relieving stress, yoga can improve both your physical and mental health. Yoga instructor Sam Graham dives into the research to bring you the science-backed benefits of a regular yoga practice.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 18 August 2023

If you’ve been told your cholesterol levels are high, there are exercise habits you can adopt to help combat the problem.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Jade Kirke, Physiology Programme Lead at Nuffield Health, explains the connection between rest and blood pressure, and provides some tips to improve your sleep if you have high blood pressure.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 March 2023

Struggling to find the motivation to get or stay fit? Fitness says more about your future health than you may think. All you have to do is listen to your heart.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 20 May 2016

Your heart holds the secret to your stress levels. Discover why, and how you can use heart rate variability to combat the effects of stress.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 23 June 2015

Exercise is a great way to help lower your blood pressure levels. Ben Kelly, Director of Research and Outcomes, explains five of the best exercises.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

If you suffer with high blood pressure, snacking can be difficult. Living with hypertension can mean drastic dietary changes that mean some fatty, high-calorie snacks are now off the menu. Thankfully, there are many tasty alternatives to your favourite snacks. Keep reading to find out how you can still enjoying snacks if you have high blood pressure.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 1 February 2017

Everyone knows exercise will help lower your blood pressure, but this little trick can help accelerate the drop. Best of all, it takes next to no effort. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly explains.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Monday 30 January 2017

Caregivers play a huge role in providing ongoing care. However, to be consistently engaged and motivated, it’s important to understand your own limitations as a carer and accept that there will be rewarding moments and times where you feel overwhelmed.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 3 April 2024

If you think you or someone else is having a heart attack, you should dial 999 immediately. Recognising the signs and symptoms of a heart attack can help save lives and buy valuable time until the emergency services arrive.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 June 2024

Discover the problems and benefits of sugar and learn how to maintain a healthy sugar level throughout the day.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Monday 30 November 2015