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We live in times of advanced medical care and prevention, rather than cure, is now possible when it comes to many conditions. Early detection of conditions like breast cancer, heart disease and ovarian cancer can literally save your life. It may not be a whole lot of fun seeing a healthcare specialist for regular check-ups, but in some cases a five-minute test could help you stay healthy well into old age. Find out the five tests everyone should have. (more…)

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Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women, making looking after your heart a number one priority. The good news is there are a number of ways to keep your heart healthy, and focusing on your diet and lifestyle is the best action to take to reduce heart disease. (more…)

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We’re a curry-loving nation, so you’d think we wouldn’t afraid of chillies. We tend to neglect them in our cooking, though. Besides adding their distinctive heat to dishes, chillies are also metabolism boosters that come in many different varieties, from the mild to the kind of hot that’ll leave you sweating and gulping down whatever drink you have at hand. Choosing the right chilli, and knowing what to do with it, will definitely help turn up the heat in the kitchen – in a good way. (more…)

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Around one third of people in the UK have high blood pressure. It’s known as the silent killer because it often has no obvious symptoms, but left unchecked it can lead to heart disease and stroke. The best thing you can do to lower your blood pressure is cut down on salt. When you consider that adults should eat no more than one teaspoon (6 grams) of salt a day, it’s easy to see how you could be taking in too much. These food swaps will help you cut down on salt without skimping on flavour. (more…)

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Even those of us who do our best to eat well often end up dehydrated because we underestimate how much water the body really needs. Added to this, the caffeine in tea, coffee and colas acts as a diuretic, meaning when we drink anything caffeinated we need to take in more water than usual. Being dehydrated can affect energy levels, lead to high blood pressure, and interfere with good digestion. Here’s why you should stay hydrated, and some tips on how to. (more…)

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People who suffer from high and low blood pressure should be checking their pressure often. There are usually no symptoms for these conditions, so having your own blood pressure monitor is important. There are a variety of makes that will allow you to measure your pressure reliably. It’s essential to understand how to use blood pressure monitors, and know which makes are highly recommended in order to make an informed purchase. (more…)