Indoor cycling is a group exercise activity which can really help improve aerobic fitness at any level. Many visitors to Champneys Tring have a go at an indoor cycling class, even if their level of fitness is quite low. Although all participants follow the same pre-programmed profile, so everyone sprints at the same time and […]
People with lung conditions like COPD and asthma are often breathless. Damage to airways and lung tissue means that the lungs fail to empty properly, a process called gas-trapping. Because their airways have narrowed and they have lost elastic recoil in their lungs, it is more difficult to exhale. They may start to breathe in […]
With the death of Sir Roger Moore, STARS (Syncope Trust – sister charity to the Arrhythmia Alliance) has lost one of its most loyal and longstanding supporters. We will miss him very much and have dedicated this year’s World Heart Rhythm Week (5-11 June) to his memory. Sir Roger first became a Patron of STARS […]
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Magnesium is one of the electrolytes that plays a role in the heart’s electrical functioning. Research seems to support this conclusion, since studies show that it can relieve atrial fibrillation. ‘Heart arrhythmia is associated with magnesium deficiency,’ explains Dr Sarah Myhill, a GP based in Powys. ‘In the heart muscle and elsewhere in the body, […]
What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent and unpredictable seizures. Seizures are characterized by groups of neurons being activated simultaneously, leading to both outward symptoms like muscle jerking and convulsions, as well as inward symptoms like abnormal sensations. Video by Osmosis Health and Medicine. #epilepsyday […]
Diesel fumes, which are a major component of air pollution in European cities, trigger respiratory reflexes which could potentially worsen underlying conditions, such as asthma. Researchers at Imperial College London have become the first to demonstrate how this happens. Previous research has shown a strong association between urban air pollution and respiratory symptoms such as […]
Rebecca Wallersteiner reviews “Fragile Lives: A Heart Surgeon’s Stories of Life and Death on the Operating Table” by Stephen Westaby – at the cutting edge of medical memoir. “The finest of margins separates life from death, triumph from defeat, hope from despair – a few more dead muscle cells, a fraction more lactic acid in […]
AF or ‘atrial fibrillation’ is the most common heart rhythm disorder, and is a leading cause of AF-related stroke. AF is responsible for 20 per cent of all strokes; for individuals with AF, the risk of suffering an AF-related stroke is increased five fold. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the risk of AF-related stroke, […]
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Should you take blood pressure pills first thing? When it comes to taking certain medications for cardiovascular health, there is an optimum ‘time slot’ in the day based on our 24-hour body clock. Also known as the circadian rhythm, this controls everything from sleep patterns to hormones, to metabolism, bowel movements, blood pressure and the […]
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How to do the FAST test video runs through each stage of the FAST test to help you identify the most common signs of stroke. Learn how to do the FAST test and share it with your friends and family. By the Stroke Association. […]
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