Women are probably at a higher risk of heart disease than you think. In fact, it’s actually the biggest cause of death in women worldwide. Women’s Heart Week serves as an excellent reminder to all women of the importance of improving your lifestyle so that you can look after your health and prevent heart disease.
Love will be in the air this weekend. Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to spend time with our nearest and dearest and celebrate our loving relationships. However, it is the relationship between love and your health that is particularly interesting, as it appears that love itself has many physical and psychological benefits. Loving Couples
“Since the creation of World Heart Day in 2000, the World Heart Federation together with its members has spread the news that at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main modifiable risk factors of tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, are controlled.” World Heart Day
Could Cycling Help Save the NHS?
Could you do more to help the NHS? By boosting your physical activity you could have more of an impact than you realise. Cycling has been championed as a vital activity that could help provide both health and environmental benefits, as well as save the…
How to Avoid the Norovirus This Winter
Whether you’ve had it yourself, known someone who has, or have heard about it, you’ll know that norovirus is no joke. Also known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’, it’s something that affects people in their thousands over the winter months, causing all sorts of misery.…
Why Vitamin D Is Essential for Health
Most people get the vitamin D they need from the sun - at least during the spring/summer. However, in winter, your vitamin D levels can dip, which could leave you at risk of bone and back pain, low immunity, fatigue and more. It’s important that…
Living with Asthma: Why Self-Care Is Vital
Many people suffer from asthma, and with the right care and treatment, those with the condition can lead normal, healthy lives. Self-care is vital when living with asthma to enable you to prevent attacks as much as possible. It's also important to know what to…
Women's Heart Week: Tips for Improving Your Heart Health
Women are probably at a higher risk of heart disease than you think. In fact, it's actually the biggest cause of death in women worldwide. Women’s Heart Week serves as an excellent reminder to all women of the importance of improving your lifestyle so that…
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