Heart health advice
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: Friday 16 October 2026
Published: Friday 20 May 2016
Heart disease is the UK’s biggest killer. Thankfully, a lot of the risk-factors that contribute to it and cause it are preventable.
Updated: Thursday 15 October 2026
Published: Friday 11 September 2015
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: Monday 12 October 2026
Published: Tuesday 15 September 2015
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: Thursday 8 October 2026
Published: Wednesday 28 August 2024
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.
Updated: Thursday 8 October 2026
Published: Friday 27 October 2023
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: Thursday 8 October 2026
Published: Thursday 27 August 2015