The biggest funder of heart and circulatory research in Europe - BHF
WEBWe want to see a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. BHF is the biggest funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases in Europe. We help find cures and treatments to give people more time with loved ones. Learn more about BHF.
What is a normal pulse rate? - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBYour pulse rate, also known as your heart rate, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. A normal resting heart rate should be between 60 to 100 beats per minute, but it can vary from minute to minute. Your age and general health can also affect your pulse rate, so it’s important to remember that a ‘normal’ pulse can vary from ...
Your heart rate - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBSlow heart rate (bradycardia) A heart rate below 60 bpm while resting is too slow for most people. A slow heart rate, also known as bradycardia, can be normal for people like athletes who are very fit. If you have a slow heart rate and are experiencing symptoms like fainting and tiredness, you should make an appointment with your GP.
How do I lower my cholesterol? Your 5 top questions answered
WEBFibre. Eating high-fibre food can also help to lower your cholesterol. Fibre helps reduce the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed into the blood stream from your digestive system (also known as the intestine). Some ways you can eat more fibre include; eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
10 signs you might have heart and circulatory disease - BHF
WEBLearn more about heart attack symptoms in women. 4. Feeling sweaty. Working up a sweat because it's a hot day or you’ve been to the gym is nothing to worry about. However, you should call 999 for an ambulance if you start to feel hot and clammy along with chest pains, as it could be a heart attack. 5. Choking feeling.
Breakfast cereals ranked best to worst - BHF - British Heart …
WEBSugars 2.4g, 3% of your RI. Salt 0.34g, 6% of your RI. 7. Sugar-frosted cornflakes. Sugar-frosted cornflakes are high in sugar and low in fibre as well as usually coming with added salt. Sugar-frosted flakes can be nutritionally similar to other sweetened cereals like chocolate rice cereals, or honey-nut coated cereals.
How to choose a blood pressure monitor - BHF - British Heart …
WEBSit upright with your back against the back of your chair and feet flat on the floor. Rest your arm on a table and make sure your hand is relaxed. Do not clench your fist while you’re taking your blood pressure. Place the cuff over your upper arm with the tubing leading down the centre or slightly to the right of your arm.
Shortness of breath: what causes it and how can you manage it?
WEBThese conditions may cause breathlessness for different reasons. If your heart isn’t pumping enough oxygen-containing blood around the body, your body responds by breathing faster to try to get more oxygen into your body, making you feel short of breath. Or if your heart isn’t working as well as it should, this could cause a build-up of ...
Low blood pressure - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBHealth conditions; low blood pressure can be a symptom of conditions like Parkinson's disease, diabetes and other heart conditions. Blood loss; losing a lot of blood from an injury or internal bleeding reduces blood volume leading to a severe drop in blood pressure. Pregnancy; blood vessels can expand in the first stages of pregnancy.
Cold, flu or Covid: which is it? - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBCoronavirus symptoms vs flu. It’s not easy to tell the difference between Covid-19 and the flu. The flu has many symptoms in common with Covid, such as a headache, sore throat, fever, cough, tiredness, muscle aches, a runny nose and shortness of breath. However, it’s unusual for the flu to cause a loss or change to your sense of taste and ...
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