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HEALTH & BEAUTY 053


Help yourself to a happy,


HEALTHY HEART For many, February is a month of romance and


fl uttering hearts. However, it is also important that we remember to look after our hearts


Reece Hannaford


dangers of coronary disease, the number one killer in the UK, claiming 73,000 deaths each year. Maintaining a healthy heart, whatever your age, is the most important thing you can do to help prevent disease. Here we share some simple tips and changes you can make to your daily routine to help improve your cardiovascular health.


N Deadly sins?


Drinking and smoking are two of the biggest contributors to heart problems. Smokers are almost twice as likely to suffer a heart attack, compared to non-smokers, and excessive alcohol consumption can lead to issues such as high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms, so avoiding


ational Heart Month takes place every February, a chance for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to raise awareness around maintaining a healthy heart and the


these vices as much as possible may be the greatest Valentine’s gift you can give your heart.


Eating well


Although it may be surprising the extent to which diet can contribute to heart health, what is not surprising is how we can change our diet to maintain optimum cardio health. Eating more fruit and veg is encouraged, as they can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and unhealthy fats are to be avoided, as they increase cholesterol levels. A high blood cholesterol level can lead to a build-up of plaques in your arteries which can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. • Physical activity can help reduce blood pressure, cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. • Keeping active can also help you control your weight and improve your mental health, meaning you can feel healthy as well as be healthy.


• For more heart advice, visit www.bhf.org.uk Early detection of cardiovascular disease


Heart failure is a global health problem, but if it’s detected early the appropriate treatment can be given. Did you know there’s a simple test that can be done to determine your risk factor? BNP and NT-proBNP are substances that are produced in the heart and released when the heart is working hard to pump


Diary date Sevenoaks Town Partnership Wellbeing Show, 18th May at the Stag Plaza Back for the second year, this free event aims to raise awareness of activities geared towards helping with wellbeing and providing networking for professionals. Running from 10am- 2pm, visitors can enjoy a variety of stands, free talks and demonstrations revolving around wellbeing.


• For more information, contact Bonnie Tarling on 01732 459953 or email admin.tp@ sevenoakstown.gov.uk


blood and is stretched. Tests for BNP and NT-proBNP measure their levels in the blood in order to detect and evaluate heart failure, allowing doctors to differentiate between heart failure and other problems, such as lung disease. • If you’d like to know more, contact the team at Nuffi eld Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital on 01892 552932 or email tu_custenq@nuffi eldhealth.com


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