What is Stroke
A stroke occurs when there is a sudden interference with the blood supply to part of the brain. Brain cells…
What is Coronary artery disease
(i) Angina. -When the heart is called upon to work harder, as it is during exercise or excitement, its need…
What is High blood pressure
Blood in the arteries is under pressure, like water in a hose-pipe with the tap turned on. Blood pressure is…
What is Atheroma
This slow degenerative disease of arteries is our major health hazard today. It accounts for a quarter million deaths from…
What is Cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death and disability in Britain today. They kill nearly 350,000 men, women and…
The heart and circulatory system
Every organ in the body needs to be supplied continuously with blood carries away unwanted carbon dioxide and other waste…
Where to get help if you can’t stop?
The great majority of people who stop smoking do it on their own with the help of their friends. If…
Is the risk as great for women?
Women who smoke are as liable to develop heart disease, lung cancer and bronchitis as men. Mothers who do so…
How do you stop smoking?
If you are still healthy it is important to stop before you get an illness due to smoking, especially if…