12/12/2025
On the lead up to the festive period we want to remind you to follow the 12 days of Christmas tips for a Healthy Heart:
🎄 Blood Pressure Checks
High blood pressure is often silent but serious. Start the season by checking your numbers and keeping them in a healthy range.
🎄 Enjoy festive food while caring for your heart: choose lean proteins, colourful vegetables, and lower-salt options. Balance is key this season!
🎄 Stay Active and Stay Warm as cold weather can place extra strain on your heart. Keep moving with gentle indoor activity.
10–15 minutes can make a big difference.
🎄 Stay hydrated for a Happy Heart as with the heating on and busy days, dehydration sneaks up fast. Your heart pumps more efficiently when you're well hydrated so sip water throughout the day!
🎄 Remember to stress Less this Christmas as stress can raise blood pressure and affect heart rhythm. Try deep breathing, a short walk, or a quiet moment to help your heart relax.
🎄 Know the Signs of a Heart Attack:
Symptoms vary, especially in women. Chest discomfort, breathlessness, nausea, arm/jaw pain. Seek urgent help if you are unsure. Awareness saves lives.
🎄 Limit Seasonal Salt & Sugar
Festive foods are often high in salt and sugar. Small swaps like fresh instead of processed, herbs instead of salt can help protect heart health.
🎄 Prioritise Sleep for a Strong Heart
Aim for 7–9 hours. Good sleep supports blood pressure, stress levels, and heart function as your body heals while you rest.
🎄 Alcohol in Moderation
Holiday celebrations often involve drinking. Protect your heart by pacing yourself, drinking water between drinks, and knowing your limits.
🎄 Take Your Medication as Prescribed
Busy schedules make it easy to forget medication. Keep your routine steady to support heart rhythm, blood pressure, and overall stability.
🎄Plan a Heart-Healthy New Year
Set simple, sustainable goals, daily walks, mindful eating, regular check-ups. Small changes create big heart benefits over time.
🎄 Your Heart Matters — Today & Every Day
A warm holiday message from us to take care of your heart, listen to your body, and seek support when needed.
Wishing everyone a healthy, peaceful Christmas season.