Cardiac
With the launch of our new Phlebotomy (blood testing) service last week, I’d like to take the opportunity to elaborate on how blood testing can be useful and what exactly is being analysed. The process: Our blood test involves drawing blood through a needle from the small veins in the arm. This process takes around 3 […]
On 30th June 2021, a new study was published in the JAMA journal for public health, looking at the association between sleep, bedtime and obesity. The study delivered some encouraging results for those of us who like our sleep and go to bed before midnight. The study: The study included adults between the age of 35 and […]
BBC News recently reported a study that found a link between frequent strenuous exercise and Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Since then we have had many questions about this and whether there is cause to be worried so I have explored the study in more detail and tried to find some answers. The science of Motor […]
The health benefits of resistance training and cardiovascular exercise are no secret. From medical professionals to Joe Bloggs, this knowledge is widespread. As specialists in cardiac rehabilitation, however, we really hone in on the benefits of this type of exercise in coronary artery disease (CAD) and other cardiac conditions. Here, we present some numbers to […]
In a recent post we looked at the advantages of HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) exercise when compared to steady-state training, summarising that it’s safe for most, if not all, individuals to undertake – if prescribed properly. Thanks to the return of our CPET facility, we’ve been able to hone in on the accuracy of our […]
You’ve probably heard of high-intensity interval training, or ‘HIIT’ for short. It’s become widely popularised among both elite athletes and amateur fitness enthusiasts due to its reported ability to bring about positive health outcomes in a relatively short session and time period.When I say ‘positive health outcomes’, I mean improved VO2 max (which represents the maximum amount […]
The role of a “Cardiac Coach” seems very relevant to someone suffering from cardiac disease, doesn’t it? But what about to someone fighting cancer? Well, it might surprise you to learn that having a Cardiac Coach is equally important when fighting either illness and where’s why… “The benefits of exercise in cancer patients and […]
The American Heart Association recently reviewed effects of dietary cholesterol on cardiovascular disease. The review highlighted a number of key points to consider regarding the impact of diet on supporting a healthy blood cholesterol concentration. What is Dietary cholesterol? Dietary cholesterol is found in foods such as eggs, meat, and diary products. When you break […]
In this week’s article we are discussing a TED talk titled “could the sun be good for your heart?” delivered by Richard Weller, a dermatologist with a history in general medicine. “A Gradient of Health” In Britain, research shows there to be a “gradient of health” with your cardiovascular related mortality risk being higher the […]
HIIT training is a hugely popular form of exercise due to its seemingly quick results, high calorie burn and high endorphin release. However, it puts the heart under a high level of stress and without doing it safely, particularly those people with a weakened heart can put themselves in serious danger of having a cardiac […]