Welcome to our healthy living section which is full of information, tips and advice about how to live a heart healthy lifestyle.

Your heart beats over 100,000 times every day.  With each heart beat, precious oxygen-rich blood is pumped around your body to keep your cells functioning so you can think, move around and make the most of life. 

It needs taking care of as different risk factors can increase your likelihood of developing heart disease. The good news is that, in most cases, heart disease can be avoided by making simple but worthwhile changes to your lifestyle. Little things like swapping the type of fats you cook and prepare food with, adding frozen veg to dishes, walking round the block for 15 minutes everyday and always taking the stairs will all count towards a healthier heart and a healthier you. 

If you want to make a big impact then by stopping smoking, eating fruit and veg regularly, and taking more exercise you could lower your risk of a heart attack by 80%.

By clicking on the links opposite you can find out more about the risk factors for heart disease, get advice on stopping smoking and healthy eating, and you can also download our range of Healthy Heart leaflets to keep you inspired in making a heart-healthy lifestyle your new way of life.

For more information about staying heart healthy contact Heart Research UK's Lifestyle Officer on 0113 297 6206 or email lifestyle@heartresearch.org.uk