What does this mean?
The term “blood pressure” is applied to the pressure of blood in the arteries, which conduct blood from the heart…
What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure (or “hypertension” as it is called by doctors) is a common condition which affects between one in…
What is Preface
This chapter, written by the British Hypertension Society, aims to present the basic facts about one of the most common…
For Further Reading:
Food should be fun a booklet available from the British Heart Foundation. The Light-Hearted Cookbook by Anne Lindsay (Grub Street…
PATIENTS AT INCREASED RISK OF HEART DISEASE
Patients with High Blood Cholesterol For most people the level of blood cholesterol is the result of both diet and…
What about Children?
The gradual narrowing of the coronary arteries which cause heart disease usually takes decades before the vessels are so obstructed…
Keeping a Healthy Weight
For several health reasons, it’s important to keep weight under control and by using the charts it is possible to…
Preparation and Cooking
* Trim the fat off red meat and remove the skin from chicken and turkey. * Avoid frying. grilling, microwaving,…
What is Alcohol
Many people enjoy alcohol and there seems little doubt that in moderation it is not harmful to the heart. However,…
What is Choosing Foods
Here are some tips for choosing food that will help to cut down on both total fat and saturated fat.…