Category: Heart health
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…
Craving your next sugar fix? This minute-by-minute effect timeline may make you think twice! It isn’t disputed that sugar has a negative impact on your health, leading to an array of health problems including obesity and diabetes. But do you know the immediate effect sugar…
Fat is an absolutely essential component of a healthy diet. Why we need fat: To give the body energy To support cell growth To protect your organs and keep you warm Aid in the production of hormones Helps in the absorption of vitamins Fat…
Nut butters are well known for being high in both fibre and protein. However all nut butters contain varying amount of other vitamins, minerals and nutrients and can help to boost some areas of your health more than others. So which would you benefit most…
It isn’t just a coincidence that tomatoes and olive oil are often combined, the same goes for salmon and crème fraiche. These pairing of foods along with a whole host of others provide one another with greater nutritional value when eaten together. Eating a diet…
One in three UK adults have high blood pressure. High blood pressure puts you at greater risk of developing a number of serious health conditions such as, stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. While there are medications to reduce this, there are also a number of…
Throughout your lifetime, for the majority of us, you will spend in total 10.3 years at work, 5 years of which will be sitting at a desk. Therefore, the habits and behaviours you adopt when working are bound to have a huge impact on your…
This year the men’s health week campaign is focusing on belly fat, also known as visceral fat. This type of fat has a detrimental impact on your health and wellbeing, more so than excess fat on your arms or legs due to it surrounding your…
A study that has been carried out over 16 years, examining 225,000 people has shown that being overweight increases the risk of early death. The more overweight you are, and the length of time you are overweight further increases your risk of premature death. However,…
This month is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month – a reminder to all that your health and fitness impacts all aspects of life and that by making positive and healthy choices, you stand a far greater chance of gaining the most from both your…
There is a lot of research out there to confirm the health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, which include: Lowered cholesterol and blood pressure Lowered risk of early death by 40% Lowered risk of heart disease by 30% Reduced risk of depression Reduced risk…