It is important to raise awareness about heart disease and the risks associated with heart-related conditions to encourage people to take care of their hearts. As an integral part of the human circulatory system it is important to stay informed and make the right choices towards keeping our hearts healthy – after all we only have one!
Fortunately there are many good lifestyle choices that...
First of all what does Nitric Oxide do for the body?
Produced by our cells, Nitric Oxide (NO) is a colourless gas that is important for blood vessel health. As a vasodilator, it relaxes the inner walls of the blood vessels, causing them to widen and increase blood flow. It is...
Raising awareness of the dangers and health implications of high cholesterol is an important message.
Firstly, what is cholesterol?
It is a blood fat that is made in the liver, and can also be...
As the summer fades and the season for cold and flu approaches, the autumn is a perfect time to assess our health and think about what we can do to help keep ourselves fit and well.
A good place to start is a review of your...
Garlic is a plant species in the Allium family, and is closely related to onions, shallots, leeks and chives. A number of cloves make up one single garlic bulb.
Garlic is a popular ingredient in...
Know your numbers week is an awareness campaign run by Blood Pressure UK. It is aimed at raising awareness of high blood pressure, encouraging all adults to get a blood pressure check, to seek advice and adopt positive lifestyle habits to reach and maintain a healthy blood pressure...
