MyHealth London

MyHealth London Living with cardiovascular disease or at risk? An NHS digital service for people in North West London living with or at risk of cardiovascular disease.

MyHealth London is your trusted digital NHS hub for NW London, offering free tools, lifestyle resources, online courses and community stories to help you manage your health and live well. Residents and carers can access trusted information, courses, and local support to manage for better heart health. Run by friends of MyHealth London, NWL patients and partners supported by local healthcare professionals.

Too much salt can raise blood pressure over time. 🫀Stock cubes, ready-made sauces, and seasoning blends are often higher...
12/02/2026

Too much salt can raise blood pressure over time. 🫀

Stock cubes, ready-made sauces, and seasoning blends are often higher in salt than we realise.

Swapping them for herbs, garlic, ginger, chilli, onions, or reduced-salt stock keeps meals full of flavour while easing the strain on your heart. 🍲

Small kitchen swaps like this can support healthier blood pressure and heart health over time.

Find more food swap ideas in our Nutrition Hub:

https://www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk/be-healthier/nutrition-hub

Many of the biggest risks to heart health don’t come with obvious symptoms. 🫀High blood pressure and cholesterol can rem...
11/02/2026

Many of the biggest risks to heart health don’t come with obvious symptoms. 🫀

High blood pressure and cholesterol can remain unnoticed for years, while still increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Knowing your numbers and understanding what affects them can support long-term health.

Find NHS guidance and tools for cardiovascular disease prevention:
👉 www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk/cvd-prevention

Support for your cardiovascular health may be closer than you think. 📍Across London, local health and wellbeing services...
10/02/2026

Support for your cardiovascular health may be closer than you think. 📍

Across London, local health and wellbeing services offer free or low-cost support to help protect your heart. This includes guided health walks, strength and balance sessions, activity on referral, stop smoking support, and community wellbeing programmes.

Using local services can make it easier to move more, build healthy routines, and reduce long-term cardiovascular risk with support that fits into everyday life. 🫀

Find out what is available in your borough and take a positive step for your heart health:
👉 www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk/get-involved/local-services/

1 in 2 adults with high blood pressure don’t know they have it or aren’t receiving treatment. 😨That’s why routine checks...
10/02/2026

1 in 2 adults with high blood pressure don’t know they have it or aren’t receiving treatment. 😨

That’s why routine checks matter, even if you feel healthy, active, and low risk.

MyHealth London brings together trusted NHS guidance to help you understand your cardiovascular health. 💙

Start here: www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk/cvd-prevention

Heart and circulation conditions affect millions of people across the UK, often developing quietly over time. 🤫High bloo...
09/02/2026

Heart and circulation conditions affect millions of people across the UK, often developing quietly over time. 🤫

High blood pressure, raised cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, inactivity, and poor sleep are all factors that increase risk, even when someone feels well. Taking time to understand these risks can help people make informed choices earlier.

February is a good reminder to check in on heart health and learn more about prevention.

Explore trusted NHS information here:
👉 www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk/cvd-prevention

If you’re in your 20s or 30s, type 2 diabetes might feel like something to think about later in life. But more young adu...
05/02/2026

If you’re in your 20s or 30s, type 2 diabetes might feel like something to think about later in life. But more young adults in the UK are now being diagnosed than ever before.

Around 12,000 people under 30 are living with type 2 diabetes, and many are diagnosed in their 20s.

Risk is higher for people with a family history of diabetes and for those from certain ethnic backgrounds, including South Asian and Black communities. Stress, long working hours, and everyday barriers to healthy choices can also increase risk.

Knowing your personal risk and understanding the early signs can help you take action sooner.

Learn more at www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk/resources/internal/what-is-type-2-diabetes

29/01/2026

Small food choices can make a real difference over time. 🕓✨

Sam Griffiths, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Diabetes talks about everyday swaps that can support heart and gut health, without overcomplicating things.

This includes cutting back on sugary drinks and sweet treats 🧁, and choosing wholemeal bread, rice, and pasta instead of white options 🌾.

They also highlight the importance of adding more nuts, seeds, fruit, and vegetables to support fibre intake and bowel health. 🍎🥦

These changes do not need to be perfect. Small, steady steps can still make a difference.

Everyone’s journey looks different, and starting where you are matters.

Start at www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk

Are you relying on feeling well to judge your heart health? 🛑It is a common mistake, but it is a risky one. You can feel...
28/01/2026

Are you relying on feeling well to judge your heart health? 🛑

It is a common mistake, but it is a risky one. You can feel perfectly well while having dangerously high blood pressure or cholesterol. This is why these conditions are often called silent killers.

High blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol usually have no noticeable symptoms. The only reliable way to know if your numbers are healthy is to get them checked by a healthcare professional. 👩‍⚕️

Do not rely on how you feel. Take the simple step of getting tested and know your risk.

Find out more about high blood pressure and how to get checked: www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk/cvd-prevention/know-more/hypertension

What are the 3️⃣ essentials for living well with CVD?If you are managing a cardiovascular condition, consistency is key....
27/01/2026

What are the 3️⃣ essentials for living well with CVD?

If you are managing a cardiovascular condition, consistency is key. There are three simple, vital areas to focus on that make the biggest difference to your long-term health:

💊 Medication: Taking your prescribed medication exactly as directed.

🍎 Eating Well: Making mindful choices about your diet, focusing on healthy eating patterns.

👩‍⚕️ Appointments: Keeping all your clinical appointments to ensure your care is on track.

These commitments are essential for managing conditions like hypertension and cholesterol. Making these choices every day supports your heart and helps you live better.

Find simple, practical information on heart health prevention: www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk/cvd-prevention/know-more

Put self-management into practice with our recommended apps. 😊📲Taking control of your health journey is easier with the ...
22/01/2026

Put self-management into practice with our recommended apps. 😊📲

Taking control of your health journey is easier with the right digital tools. Our Learning Zone features a range of NHS-approved apps designed to help you manage your physical and mental health independently.

Whether you need support for getting more active (like Active 10 or Couch to 5K), tracking your lifestyle (like Drink Free Days or Food Scanner), or supporting your mental wellbeing (like My Possible Self or Thrive), we have a tool for you! ✨

Choose the app that fits your goal and start making positive changes today.

Explore the full range of health and wellbeing apps: www.myhealthlondon.nhs.uk/learning-zone/apps

Available on Google Play & App Store.

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