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 ...
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.
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.
Palpitations - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBPalpitations feel like your heart is racing, pounding, fluttering or like you have missed heartbeats. Palpitations can last seconds, minutes or longer. You may feel this in your chest, neck, or throat. Palpitations can happen at anytime, even if you are resting or doing normal activities. Although they can be unpleasant, palpitations are common ...
Statins – your questions answered - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBIn the UK there are five statins available on prescription: atorvastatin. fluvastatin. pravastatin. rosuvastatin. simvastatin. Some statins are stronger at lowering your cholesterol than other statins at the same dose. For example, 10mg of atorvastatin has a stronger cholesterol-lowering effect than 10mg of simvastatin.
The best and worst foods for high blood pressure | BHF - BHF
WEBThis can help you to manage your weight, which is helpful in lowering blood pressure. Tip: Choose chicken, turkey, fish, eggs and beans instead of red and processed meats. 4. Low-fat dairy. Including milk and dairy foods as part of a healthy, balanced diet could help with lowering blood pressure.
Should I worry about heart palpitations? - BHF - British Heart …
WEBPalpitations can feel scary, so it’s normal to worry or feel anxious when you have them. Palpitations are something that most of us experience at times. They usually feel like a fluttering or pounding sensation in your chest, like the heart is racing. This often passes quickly, but for some people these episodes may last a bit longer.
Book a free collection - British Heart Foundation
WEBThis service is currently for collecting furniture and electrical items. We can accept bags and boxes of other small items, but only if you are also donating household items. To donate bags or boxes of clothes, books, toys and smaller items, you can: drop your items off at your local shop. post your items for free.
Low blood pressure (hypotension): symptoms and causes - BHF
WEBBlood loss: being dehydrated, donating blood or severe injuries can lead to a drop in blood volume and therefore lower blood pressure. Medical emergencies: septic shock (when bacteria from an infection enters the blood stream) and anaphylactic shock (severe allergic reaction) can cause dangerously low blood pressure.
Buy furniture and items for your home | BHF - BHF
WEBWhy buy furniture and electricals from the British Heart Foundation? All proceeds from the furniture you buy will support our lifesaving research. You can see where your money goes. Discover an array of sofas, dining sets, beds and bedroom furniture, TVs, washing machines and more. Buy online or in store.