Understanding your cholesterol levels Learn more about the different names and numbers on your cholesterol test results, and why it’s important to lower high cholesterol.

Understand health Have cold hands and feet? Here are 5 tips to improve circulation We've combed through the evidence and come up with a list of dos (and dont's) on how to boost blood flow around your body.

Eat well The best and worst foods for high blood pressure BHF Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how choosing to eat fruits, vegetables and wholegrains while avoiding salty, sugary treats and alcohol can help keep hypertension in check.

An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Your heart has an electrical conduction system which makes your heart pump blood around your body. Arrhythmias are caused by an abnormality in that electrical conduction system, and can make your heart beat too slowly, too quickly, or in an irregular way. Some arrhythmias are more serious than others.

Around 4 million males and 3.6 million females in the UK are living with some form of heart or circulatory disease. But how can you spot the signs of a potential heart problem? While pain in your chest might immediately raise alarm bells, other signs of heart disease such as a painful jaw or swollen ankles can be less obvious. Here are 10 signs that could mean it’s time to see a …

Understand health What is a normal pulse rate? We explain what a normal pulse rate is, what can cause it to change, and when to get medical help.

For some people, pain or tightness when having a heart attack is severe, while for others it’s uncomfortable. It may feel like heaviness, or a burning pain like indigestion. Dial 999 if you have any symptoms that could be

It's easy to become dehydrated without realising it, especially in hot weather. Learn to spot the signs of dehydration and get 5 top tips on drinking more water.

Understand health What are ectopic beats? Can they damage your heart? British Heart Foundation Senior Cardiac Nurse, Julie Ward, explains the causes, symptoms and common triggers of ectopic beats.

Understand health How to read an echocardiogram report I’ve been sent the report from my echocardiogram but I don’t understand all the terms, like left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) and ejection fraction (EF). What do these mean?