A healthy heart is key to a healthy life, as Dr John Burke, Chief Medical Officer at AXA Health, has revealed the best foods and exercises keep the vital organ ticking as it should. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Heart disease is one of the biggest killers in the world. According to the British Heart Foundation, there are 7.
6m people in the UK living with a heart or circulatory disease . Recent figures from the charity suggest it claims a staggering 56,000 lives everyday. Reports also indicate that early deaths are at a frightening 14-year high in the UK, with under-75s increasingly affected.
Though the precise cause remains unclear, evidence suggests that poor lifestyle choices may contribute significantly - from dietary preferences to nightly sleep quality . Dr John Burke, Chief Medical Officer at AXA Health , has shared his top tips for maintaining a healthy heart through diet and exercise. Oily fish Dr Burke recommends eating oily fish twice a week.
Fish such as mackerel, sardines, fresh tuna and salmon are rich in omega-3 fats. These can help safeguard the heart and blood vessels from disease, aiding circulation, preventing blood clots and reducing blood pressure. Whole grains such as quinoa Whole grains like quinoa and brown rice are high in fibre which can help regulate blood press.
