Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley has revealed the daily regime he swears by in a bid to steer off heart disease. Following the tragic deaths of his grandfather, father and uncle, who all died from heart attacks, Richard admits he is "conscious" about his health and therefore does what he can to prevent risk. To stay fit and healthy, the broadcaster revealed that he walks 10,000 steps a day and watches what he consumes.
The supplement he also doesn't go a day without is a supermarket-bought yoghurt that helps keep cholesterol down. Describing himself as "an inveterate walker", he shared: "I'm active around the house, my kids say I'm very annoying because I never really sit down. I'm always doing stuff on my feet.
"I'm on my feet a lot and I walk a lot, I don't do a step count but I'm sure I do over 10,000 steps a day. "We all know that walking is one of the most effective exercises you can do." Richard believes his family members died due to their individual poor lifestyles which consisted of heavy smoking and being overweight, so therefore doesn't fear that it is genetic.
Regardless of this however, it has prompted him to have regular checks with a doctor and stay healthy. "My blood pressure is very good and my cholesterol level is low," he shared on The Dr Hilary Show podcast. "I take a little supermarket bought statin everyday, a little yoghurt, which does help lower cholesterol [and] I have regular health checks.
"I'm very lucky in that generally I've always been .