World Heart Day

29th September

World heart day is all about gaining attention around heart illness and

all associated health issues.

The biggest aim of the day is to promote prevention steps and lifestyle changes to help people avoid heart diseases such as, heart attacks, stroke, heart failure and more. 17 Million people on average die from heart related illnesses every year.

To raise awareness for this day you can find events such as marathons, walks, public talks, fitness classes and many more. Another way support is shown for this day is by landmarks, monuments and famous buildings turning red to bring awareness to heart disease.

To celebrate this day be more attentive to your heart health, you can do this by partaking in physical activities, stopping smoking, drinking no alcohol or decreasing the amount you do drink and starting a healthy diet.

If you have any concerns about your heart health, you can get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked and gain some great advice about heart health during your appointment.