Your health

People with diabetes are up to four times as likely to develop heart disease as those without. If you have a family history of type 2 diabetes or have recently been diagnosed, the steps you take to either prevent or manage this disease are the same steps you’d take to decrease your risk of heart disease.

There are many misconceptions surrounding type 2 diabetes, especially in relation to diet. We’ve broken down some common myths and provide tips for new habits to start putting into action.

It's said that drinking red wine is good for the heart – but does alcohol increase heart rate and blood pressure?

Find out how fluxomics, an emerging technology, will help bring us one step closer to personalised treatments for cardiovascular disease.

With CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED), you can help save a life in a cardiac arrest. Learn how easy it is to use one.

CPR is a life-saving skill that can be used in emergency situations such as a cardiac arrest.

Anyone can learn to save a life. Basic life support includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using a portable defibrillator (AED) if required.

Here are nine common misconceptions about exercise and what research actually tells us.

Find out what a Mediterranean diet is, how it can help your heart health and overall wellbeing, and easy ways to incorporate it into your diet.