Heart health
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: Thursday 4 April 2024
Published: Wednesday 3 April 2024
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: Tuesday 2 January 2024
Published: Thursday 2 February 2023
Heart-related issues can impact people from all walks of life. In the UK, more than 7 million people grapple with heart and circulatory conditions, and these diseases are responsible for nearly 170,000 deaths. Dr Bhavik Modi, a Consultant Cardiologist at the Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital, delves into the workings of the heart and highlights common warning signs you should look out for.
Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024
Published: Friday 27 October 2023
Heart disease is commonly thought to be a men’s health problem. But this is your issue too. Here's eight simple steps to help women protect themselves.
Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024
Published: Tuesday 15 September 2015
Heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer, but you have the power to significantly reduce your chances of developing it.
Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024
Published: Friday 11 September 2015
What you eat can have a huge impact on the health of your cardiovascular system, so take control your risk of heart disease by making smart food choices.
Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024
Published: Thursday 27 August 2015
Whilst the public health focus of 2020 has understandably been the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to remember that there are over 7 million people living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK, and almost 170,000 deaths as a result of the diseases – around 1 in 4 of all UK deaths. Approximately a quarter (44,000) of these deaths are premature, which is enough to fill most premier league football stadiums. However, if you age well you can mitigate much of your risk.
Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024
Published: Thursday 24 September 2020
The health of your mind and body are intrinsically linked, but only 3 in 10 people acknowledge that exercise helps their mental health, according to latest data from our Healthier Nation Index. We'll discuss how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.
Updated: Monday 20 November 2023
Published: Monday 15 April 2019
Eating healthy foods can help you recover and reduce your risk of heart problems – but it can also seem expensive. However, with a little planning and know how, it's possible to eat very well on a budget. Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Michelle Bailey provides some tips and tricks to help you keep your food bill low and your diet healthy.
Updated: Tuesday 10 January 2023
Published: Friday 23 December 2022