Heart patients, volunteers and medicsPreventing Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease can often be prevented and there are many things that you can do to keep your heart healthy.  This section aims to give you information on how making changes to your lifestyle can help to protect your heart and reduce your risk of developing certain heart conditions.

Even if you have coronary heart disease or have had a heart attack there are many things you can do to keep your heart healthy and reduce your risk of further heart problems.

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Blood Pressure 

Find out what causes high or low blood pressure 

More about Blood Pressure

Cholesterol 

Cholesterol plays an essential role in how every cell in the body works. However, too much cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of heart problems. 

More about Cholesterol

Your Weight 

Carrying a lot of extra weight as fat can greatly affect your health. Read about how to lose weight. 

More about Your Weight

Smoking 

Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a smoker can do to live longer. Need some advice on how to stop? 

More about Smoking

Diabetes 

Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high. 

More about Diabetes

Family History 

If you have a family history of cardiovascular disease, your own risk of developing the condition is increased. 

More about Family History

Stress 

We all find different things stressful and can experience different signs and symptoms as a result of feeling stressed. 

More about Stress

Counselling 

If you or someone you know has health problems which are causing concerns, anxiety or depression, it may be helpful to talk to a trained counsellor. 

More about Counselling

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