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The heart care waiting list fell in June 2025, latest figures from NHS England show. There were 405,414 of people waiting for ‘routine’ cardiac care in England at the end of June, down from 409,800 in ...
Get active Lower back pain exercises – 15 minute workout Andrew Scard, a cardiac rehab specialist, demonstrates exercises like knee rolls, pelvic lifts, and seated trunk rotations for lower back pain.
Understand health What's the difference between atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation? I have been diagnosed with atrial flutter, although I only have it occasionally. I have never heard of this and ...
New research has claimed that eating processed meat, unprocessed red meat or poultry increases your risk of heart disease. But how accurate is this?
Does beetroot juice lower blood pressure? Read our article to learn more about the nutrition profile of beetroot juice and if it is any good for blood pressure.
News Does sleeping too little or too much raise your risk of heart disease? Sleeping more than seven or less than six hours a night has been linked to a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, ...
Senior Cardiac Nurse, Chloe MacArthur, says: Blood thinners (anticoagulants such as warfarin, or antiplatelets such as aspirin or clopidogrel) are taken by many people with heart and circulatory ...
Eat well How much sugar, salt and fat are in your sauces? From ketchup to brown sauce, soy sauce to pesto, we love adding flavour to our food. But there can be hidden health hazards, as Hannah Forster ...
Eat well Anti-inflammatory diet: what you need to know British Heart Foundation Senior Dietitian, Tracy Parker, reveals how your diet can affect inflammation in your body and heart.
Eat well Sugar vs fat: which is worse? Whether fat or sugar is worse for your health has become a dietary battleground. Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor assesses the views on both sides.
Ebstein's anomaly is a problem with your tricuspid valve which helps to control the blood flow in right side of your heart.
Get active Fun exercises: 6 ways to make exercise more enjoyable Exercise is good for our health, but it can be hard to get motivated. Readers give their top tips for making exercise fun.