heart health

If this winter weather has you dreaming about sun, sea and sand, why not indulge your fantasies by considering a summery fitness trend, like beach volleyball. Not only does it get you out on the beach, which does wonders for anyone’s…

You may be trying to protect your wellbeing by reducing butter, cheese and red meat in your diet, but these things may not be as bad for your heart as wellness experts have previously suggested. This is according to Aseem Malhotra,…

Your environmental wellness, or your exposure to toxins, is intrinsically linked to your overall wellbeing. This has already been established in countless studies, but a new one has come into the fray to add to what we already know;…

It’s obvious how relationship problems can affect family wellness, but you may not be aware how your relationship with your partner affects your personal health. Relationship distress can interfere with your immune system and hormones,…

Heart-healthy eating starts in the kitchen, which means that you need to get your kitchen wellness on track if you want to protect your family from heart problems. Here are seven simple tips to help you do it: 1. Switch to…

When it comes to an eating plan that benefits your wellbeing, nothing is more recommended than the Mediterranean diet. Consuming foods that grow around the Mediterranean Sea has been shown to lower your cholesterol, reduce your blood…

If you dream of a killer body, exercising along isn’t enough to get you there. Yes, a healthy, balanced diet and the right exercise regime provide the foundation to your wellness, but you’re not going to build anymore on that until you have…

Some of the wellness benefits of yoga are widely understood, such as the ability to tone up your muscles and improve your core stability – but did you know it can also help to improve your heart health? Yoga can help to keep your weight and…

In today's hectic lifestyle, who has time for breakfast? According to the Morning MealScape 2011 study, men aged between 18 and 34 are the most likely to skip breakfast, while only 10% of women over the age of 55 forgo their morning meal.…

Ok, so you know that diet and exercise are both essential to your wellness in general, but what about those times when you want to work on something specific? Let’s be honest; you don’t always have the time or ability to take care of your…

While guide dogs are so commonly used that you wouldn’t even think anything of it, you may be less sure about animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Otherwise known as pet therapy, this complementary wellness practice sees animals being trained to…

The biggest health question around has to be “Is a healthy diet or exercise better for your wellbeing?” While I’m not going to tell you that you should choose one over the other, the truth is that, depending on what you’re after…

Studies have shown that there is a great deal of potential in improving our wellbeing in the workplace by improving our heart health. We spend a large proportion of our time at work, so it stands to reason that this should be one of the key…

Ok, so you know that munching on nuts is good for you, but why? Can nuts prevent health concerns and enhance your wellbeing, or are they just a better snack option than wolfing down half a tub of ice-cream? The truth is, the unsaturated…

There is a new trend in anti-ageing board certification whereby medical practitioners undergo further training mainly in the areas of lifestyle, nutritional therapies and bio-identical hormones as opposed to synthetics or hormones naturally…

Angina is a common symptom of coronary artery disease, also referred to as simply chest pain. The signs of angina are an aching in the chest, a burning sensation, fullness, squeezing, or discomfort - many people mistake it for indigestion.…

SVT, or Supraventricular tachycardia, is a condition which causes your heart to beat too fast - this generally means a rate of around 130 to 250 beats per minute. This arrhythmia is caused by damaged electrical signals in the heart, and…

A new study has discovered that exercise could prove to be beneficial to people who have had heart failure and are also depressed. Researchers suggests that those who exercise for an hour and a half to two hours each week had a slightly…

According to a survey by the National Centre for Health Statistics and the National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, omega-3 fatty acid supplements are the most common non-vitamin, non-mineral natural product taken by…

Omega-3 fatty acids have long been praised for their health-boosting benefits, but a new study suggests that they may be helpful for people on hemodialysis, who are among the highest risk patients for sudden cardiac death. Researchers at…

Poor diet, lack of physical activity and obesity are putting American teenagers at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease in later life, according to new research. Around half of the 5,000 adolescents examined as part of the…

A newly discovered heart attack drug could reduce the tissue damage which occurs after a heart problem, according to a BBC headline. This follows new research which involved a study of mice, where a molecule known as MitoSNO was found to…

Vitamin D has been linked to heart health in previous studies and is generally considered safe, but a new study suggests that excessive consumption of this vital nutrient could more than double the risk of developing an irregular heart…

We all live with stress and must learn to deal with the pressures of everyday life – family life and relationships, work life and even friendships can all affect us in different ways. Stress isn’t all bad, of course. Being under a degree of…

When we hear about the variety of problems that our hearts can suffer from, the natural sensation of chest-sagging can be a little too fierce for comfort. The worst – or so we are told – is that of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is a…

A recent new article stated that one baby defied the odds, against medical advice, to survive hypoplastic left heart syndrome - the child in question has just half a heart. Her parents were told that she had just a 50/50 chance of surviving…

We're often told that the greatest benefits for the heart is to exercise it. From brisk walks to jogging, flexing those heart muscles is often the prescription as we pace ourselves towards middle age. Does exercise always have to be…

Having sex isn’t just good for your relationship or sexual health; it also has vast benefits for your wellbeing. According to Dr. Oz, the cardiothoracic surgeon and author who hosts The Dr. Oz Show, ‘When it comes to the…

Garlic is one of nature’s wonders. A delight in cooking, it is packed with health-giving benefits and is especially good for lowering cholesterol. Allied to this is garlic’s ability to keep our blood flowing and reduce fat cells in the…

With an increase in cancer survival rates, the prospect of living a full life is a promising one. With medical science serving as the balm to the life-threatening illness that claims the lives of thousands, the chances of dying from…