Are you looking after your heart?

Small changes in our lifestyles can make a big difference for our heart health [Patient]( Hi {NAME},   Cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 4 deaths in the UK. But experts estimate that around 80% of cases of cardiovascular disease and stroke can be prevented through lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, quitting smoking and reducing alcohol intake.   You don’t have to wait for something to happen to start looking after your heart. All of us can do more to improve our health, whether that’s building more fruit and veg into our diets, making an effort to move more or tackling our unhealthy habits. Starting with small, manageable changes today could make the world of difference for your health and your heart.   Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, Clinical Director at Patient [How to minimise the risk of a second heart attack](   [How to minimise the risk of a second heart attack]( If you've already had a heart attack, you're at an increased risk of having another. But taking control of your own heart and blood vessel health can significantly lower your chances of having a second heart attack. [Read more]( An article sponsored by AstraZeneca [Fit to fly]( [Fit to fly]( [How your diet affects your heart]( [How your diet affects your heart]( [The warning signs of a heart attack in women]( [The warning signs of a heart attack in women]( ADVERTISEMENT [MyBHF]( Sponsored by the British Heart Foundation [Say hello to a healthier future made just for you]( Say hello to a healthier future with MyBHF. Get special monthly member offers, discounts and giveaways delivered direct to your inbox, plus tailored health tips you can trust, tasty heart-healthy recipes, lifestyle tips and much more. All for just £4.99 a month [Join now. Get your first month free!]( [What it could mean if you experience heart palpitations]( [What it could mean if you experience heart palpitations]( [Are UK blood pressure levels on the rise?]( [Are UK blood pressure levels on the rise?]( [The best exercise if you have high blood pressure](   [The best exercise if you have high blood pressure]( Exercise is a great way of managing high blood pressure (hypertension). If you’re physically active, you’re likely to have a stronger heart that pumps blood with less effort, decreasing the force on your arteries. [Read more]( Follow our latest health tips and discussions [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest](   © Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.    You have received this email because you are subscribed to the Patient newsletter. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [unsubscribe here](, or you can review your [preferences]( and adjust your settings.   [Terms & Conditions]( [Privacy Policy]( [Feedback]( [Login](