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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 ...
Discover the best foods for heart health, simple nutrition tips and delicious recipes from our expert dietitians.
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 ...
If protein is needed for building and repairing muscle, do you need to eat extra to gain more muscle quicker? Senior Dietitian, Victoria Taylor, explains.
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 5 cholesterol-lowering foods Some foods are not only part of a healthy diet but can also help lower your cholesterol. BHF Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor lists five of the best ...
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, ...
Ebstein's anomaly is a problem with your tricuspid valve which helps to control the blood flow in right side of your heart.
Staying active can keep your blood pressure under control, but are wall squats and planks really your best bet? We go behind the headlines.
News Is vaping safe? E-cigarettes are everywhere and they’re rarely out of the news. Lucy Trevallion looks at the pros and cons of vaping.
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.
Laughing is not only enjoyable, it can also be heart-friendly. So is laughter the best medicine after all? Find out how joy affects health and wellbeing.