Fresh fruit and vegetables
One of the easiest and most enjoyable things you can do for your heart is to start eating a healthier diet. The best diet for a healthy heart is rich in fruit and vegetables, fibre, unrefined carbohydrates such as wholegrain cereals and root ... [... more]
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Being active
Prevention is always better than cure. This section outlines how regular exercise can give you a healthier heart and how relaxing can help reduce stress levels. Being active Aerobic (cardiovascular) exercise Strength (resistance training) ... [... more]
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Scientific research into a cure
There is a great deal of research going on examining the causes, prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease. So what's new? With the mapping of the human genome - all human genes - a great deal of research is being conducted into the ... [... more]
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Smoking and alcohol
Smoking and drinking are both linked with heart disease. But while there are no potential health benefits from smoking, moderate drinking can help to protect your heart. One of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of heart ... [... more]
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Prevention approaches
Becoming more active and improving your diet can make a tremendous difference to your heart - taking more exercise helps reduce blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels and boosts metabolism - all of which can reduce your risk of coronary ... [... more]
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