Category: Blood pressure & heart disease
A full range of vitamins are essential for health and wellbeing. This means that we should be eating a varied and well-rounded diet each day. Take a look at our second installment of health boosting vitamins and which foods you can find them in. …
We all have our favourite snacks that we know aren’t the greatest for our health. However, would you think differently about them if you knew the direct effect they had on your body? Crisps 1-5 seconds The salt dissolves onto your tongue, giving you an…
A full range of vitamins are essential for health and wellbeing. This means that we should be eating a varied and well-rounded diet each day. Take a look at our first installment of health boosting vitamins and which foods you can find them in. …
March is National Caffeine Awareness Month. The vast majority of us consume caffeine on a daily basis, usually from tea and coffee, but also from energy drinks and soft drinks. Caffeine is a regular when it comes to tabloid headlines, with opposing findings and…
Why is too much salt bad for you? The sodium content within salt has been linked to high blood pressure, which is a contributing risk factor of heart disease. The recommended daily allowance for salt is 6g (approximately 1 level teaspoon), with the average person…
You may be avoiding the healthiest part of your food without realising it! Herb Stems The stalks of fresh herbs are generally more nutritious than the leaves, having been shown to boost endurance. Orange Pith Orange pith is saturated in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories – avoid…
We all have busy lifestyles, with daily stresses and commitments it can be difficult to ensure balance with your diet. But what you choose to eat could make your busy working week run more smoothly, enabling you to achieve your goals with ease. Being busy…
One of the biggest studies of it’s kind has released findings that 1 in 5 deaths are linked to an unhealthy diet, making it the leading risk factor of mortality. Researchers have discovered that the biggest driving factor is that millions of people are eating…
Statistics have shown that 60% of adults in the UK have a BMI that puts them in the overweight or obese category. Being overweight or obese carries increased risk of developing a range of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. However, could your BMI…
Each year the World Heart Federation boosts awareness of the importance of heart health, and the world’s biggest killer, cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) describes a wide range of conditions that affect the heart and/or blood vessels. CVD is often used to describe coronary heart…
The 18-24 September is National Know Your Numbers Week, a campaign created by Blood Pressure UK. Knowing your numbers will give you a reflection on your current health status and highlight any risks you may be vulnerable to, many of which you may be unaware…