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Wellbeing

Sleep hygiene: how poor quality sleep affects your heart

10 December 2025

A woman in bed looking at a phone screen.

Wellbeing

9 tips to boost your willpower

27 November 2025

A man and woman jogging in a park.

Wellbeing

How to stay motivated in winter

22 October 2025

A senior woman with short blonde hair wearing a red fleece under a black gilet, running on a grey winter day next to a river and some tower blocks.

Wellbeing

How to deal with anxiety when you have a heart problem

9 September 2025

Abstract illustration showing a woman sitting with her head on her knees and surrounded by a red thread that twists around her and has knots in, depicting anxiety.

Wellbeing

PTSD after heart problems

4 June 2025

Illustration of a man with a shadow of a heart rate monitor to illustrate the experience of having PTSD after heart problems.

Wellbeing

3-minute mindful meditation for stress relief

23 May 2025

man sitting on sofa mindfulness meditation body scan

Wellbeing

5 tips for a happy retirement

26 March 2025

A couple laughing and doing pottery together

Wellbeing

Active listening: 10 tips to support someone with health issues

17 March 2025

Two men sitting together on a sofa.

Wellbeing

Supporting someone through the 3 stages of vascular dementia

11 March 2025

Illustration of a man and woman pulling back clouds to reveal the sun.

Wellbeing

Self-care: 7 tips for putting yourself first

1 November 2024

Illustration of a woman sitting in a flower and watering it.

Wellbeing

How to deal with stress

17 September 2024

Illustration of a man pushing a dial from red to green.

Wellbeing

Effects of stress on the body

10 September 2024

Illustration of a person crouched over on the floor with their head in their hands with scribblings around their head suggesting negative mental thoughts.

Wellbeing

How to cope with fears about your life expectancy

29 August 2024

A woman sits inside at a table and looks out the window.

Wellbeing

11 tips for going on holiday with a heart condition

30 May 2024

Aerial view of an open suitcase packed with holiday items.

Wellbeing

Living with fatigue: expert tips

8 February 2024

A tired woman sitting at a desk.

Wellbeing

3 breathing exercises to relieve stress

11 December 2023

Illustration of a person sitting down and breathing deeply

Wellbeing

How joy affects health: is laughter the best medicine?

1 December 2023

Group of older adults sitting on the sofa laughing.

Wellbeing

Where can you get support at Christmas?

1 December 2023

An elderly woman holds on to another woman's hand, with twinkly lights behind them

Wellbeing

5 practices to help you thrive during winter

20 November 2023

Four people with mugs standing outside laughing in winter.

Wellbeing

5 top tips for staying healthy on holiday

1 July 2023

Watermelon popsicle slices on a blue background

Wellbeing

Living alone with a heart condition

1 May 2023

Laurence Humphreys-Davies walks down a walled garden path

Wellbeing

6 reliable ways to boost your energy levels

5 April 2023

Woman waking up in bed appearing refreshed

Wellbeing

How to cope with losing a loved one

1 April 2023

Illustration of a man sitting on a park bench watching the sun set alone

Wellbeing

5 simple ways to improve low mood

1 February 2023

Senior woman in the park holding a paper plane while smiling

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