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.
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.
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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.
Heart health questions, information and support - BHF
WEBFunding for cardiovascular professionals. We provide support for cardiovascular researchers with fellowships, grants and excellence awards at all career stages. Explore our funding options. For all your heart health questions, big or small. Get information and support on heart and circulatory diseases that you can trust.
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.
The biggest funder of heart and circulatory research in Europe - BHF
WEBThe British Heart Foundation, alongside 11 leading research funders around the world, is inviting researchers to compete in a new research challenge to address women’s cardiovascular health. We support people living with heart and circulatory diseases. Thanks to your donations, we fund research to give them more time with their loved ones.
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.
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.
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.