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Understand health What's the difference between atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation? I have been diagnosed with atrial flutter, although I only have it occasionally. I have never heard of this and ...
Get active Lower back pain exercises – 15 minute workout Andrew Scard, a cardiac rehab specialist, demonstrates exercises like knee rolls, pelvic lifts, and seated trunk rotations for lower back pain.
Eat well Sugar vs fat: which is worse? Whether fat or sugar is worse for your health has become a dietary battleground. Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor assesses the views on both sides.
Dr Frank Ryan, a clinical psychologist and author of Willpower for Dummies, explains his top 10 tips to improve your self-control and boost your willpower.
Risk factors 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.
A new tax on sugary drinks is a useful reminder of why they’re bad news for our health, explains Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor.
Get active Fun exercises: 6 ways to make exercise more enjoyable Exercise is good for our health, but it can be hard to get motivated. Readers give their top tips for making exercise fun.
We’ve ranked 13 popular drinks from best to worst based on their nutritional value – in particular, sugar and fat.
Walking is an easy way to get active and boost your happiness. Here's 6 surprising health benefits of regularly walking.
Discover the best exercises to lose fat around your belly, plus other helpful weight loss tips from cardiac rehabilitation specialist Laura Cartwright.
New research has claimed that eating processed meat, unprocessed red meat or poultry increases your risk of heart disease. But how accurate is this?
Eat well 9 delicious healthy treats Craving a treat but don't want to ruin the diet? Try these ideas for heart-healthy savoury snacks and healthy desserts.