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This we are throwing back to last year when we held BP+ sessions at Surrey FA walking football league to help players know their pulse & blood pressure: https://youtube.com/watch?v=55bYiUmC50w&feature=youtu.be

This week is . Last year Kay attended a BP+ session where she was identified with Atrial Fibrillation. Knowing your pulse could save your life: https://youtu.be/D8CwAfIi7Gk

BP+ 'Reducing risk of stroke in Surrey Heartlands'

If you have been cooking more while at home & are looking for more inspiration, these are the top 10 most popular recipes from for some heart healthy meals:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/best%20heart%20matters%20recipes%202019

The 10 most popular Heart Matters recipes of 2019 From warming soups to heart-healthy curries, these are our 10 most popular recipes of the year.

More than 300,000 people have quit smoking in relation to COVID-19. In addition to the impact on COVID symptoms, smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for Heart Attack & Stroke. Now is a great time to quit smoking to improve your health & protect the NHS. One You Surrey can provide support to help you quit:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/may/04/more-than-300000-uk-smokers-may-have-quit-owing-to-covid-19-fears

More than 300,000 UK smokers may have quit owing to Covid-19 fears Health groups welcome survey suggesting many have quit, are trying to or have cut down

It is important to take care of your mental health as well as physical & cardiovascular health, particulary at this difficult time. This quiz provides helpful tips to support your mental health:

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/your-mind-plan-quiz/

Every Mind Matters | One You Feeling stressed, anxious, low or struggling to sleep? Every Mind Matters and One You can help with expert advice and practical tips. Start the fightback to a healthier you today.

Looking for some ideas to remain active over the next few weeks? have put together a great list of suggestions: http://www.activesurrey.com/get-started/active-at-home Physical Activity is good for physical & mental health

Physical activity reduces your risk of heart attack & stroke. Its important to stay well at this time & remain physically active. These short exercise routines can be completed at home in 10 minutes:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/10-minute-workouts/

10-minute workouts Choose from six 10-minute home workouts to improve your general fitness and tone and strengthen your abs, legs, buttocks and triceps.

We have been working with Surrey FA to deliver blood pressure & atrial fibrillation checks to walking footballers. We hope to raise awareness of CVD prevention & prevent heart attack & stroke

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=55bYiUmC50w

Surrey Heartlands – helping older footballers ‘walk on, walk on' with a healthier heart Learn how the Surrey Heartlands' partnership between the NHS, Surrey County Council and the Surrey Football Association is bringing mobile health checks to m...

Obesity can increase blood pressure & increases your risk of heart attack & stroke. To have your blood pressure checked & understand what you could do to reduce your risk of CVD, attend a free BP+ session

We hope you're enjoying . Still trying to decide what to have on your pancake? Some studies have shown blueberries can reduce blood pressure & lower CVD risk.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blueberries-may-help-lower-blood-pressure

CVD is one of the conditions most strongly associated with health inequalities. The report highlights the need to do more to tackle inequality. We welcome anyone to attend one of our free BP+ sessions to understand more about your CVD risk

There are a number of things you could do to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. This video includes some great examples from people who have cardiovascular disease: https://youtu.be/PZEzinT2KnY

Reduce your risk Heart and circulatory conditions are all connected, which means that if you have one condition, you’re more likely to get another. Watch how Jasmine, Kim, Ma...

One year since launched their 10 year ambitions for CVD & here is an update:

https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/02/06/the-10-year-cvd-ambitions-for-england-one-year-on/

We are continuing to identify patients with AF & high blood pressure at our free BP+ checks to try & prevent CVD

Today published an update on the importance of physical activity to prevent long term conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Physically active people have a 25% lower risk of heart disease & stroke.

Eating too much sugar can cause Diabetes, which significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease. Did you know that 530 heart attacks & 680 strokes each week are caused by diabetes

Eating too much sugar can lead you to weight gain. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of heart attack, stroke & Type 2 diabetes. Making some simple swaps can reduce your risk

Did you know, eating too much salt can raise your blood pressure & increase risk of heart disease & stroke. Cooking more meals from scratch is a great way to reduce your salt consumption

Regular activity has a big impact on cardiovascular disease risk. Every little helps; walking to/from work, taking the stairs, gardening, getting out at lunch & playing with children are all good ways to be more active

Last year Kay attended a BP+ session & where she was found to have AF. Watch her story here & find out how easy it is to attend a free BP+ session in 2020 https://youtu.be/D8CwAfIi7Gk

BP+ 'Reducing risk of stroke in Surrey Heartlands'

If you are doing , download the app for tips, tricks & support. Did you know drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure & increase your risk of heart disease & stroke

Have you thought about doing ? Did you know, drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure. Here are a few other reasons to try Dry Jan.

Merry Christmas from the BP+ Team. We hope you have a happy & healthy Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2020 for more blood pressure & pulse checks.

Great day yesterday delivering Blood Pressure & pulse checks at walking football event. Good to see so many people interested in their health. Hopefully we will be back at another event in 2020.

We are pleased to be working in partnership with Surrey FA and Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System to offer free BP+ checks at a walking football league this week. Details here:
https://www.surreyheartlands.uk/nhs-and-the-fa-team-up-for-new-walking-football-blood-pressure-project/

NHS and the FA team up for new walking football blood pressure project A last-minute goal or a dodgy VAR decision are both guaranteed to raise the blood pressure of footy fans but this Christmas a new project will use football as a way to offer checks for those at risk of high blood pressure and heart problems. The innovative partnership between the local Surrey NHS, S...

The festive season is a good opportunioty to eat plenty of brussel sprouts. They contain lots of antioxidants that protect against inflammation associated with heart disease & stroke

Next week we are offering free blood pressure & pulse checks walking football league on 12th December in

This week is Global AF Awareness Week. To have your pulse checked for free attend a BP+ session at one of these pharmacies in Surrey. It could save your life:
https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/healthy-hearts/blood-pressure/bp-session/bp-locations

Half of all strokes are linked to high blood pressure (hypertension). Attend a free BP+ session at various locations across Surrey to have your blood pressure & pulse checked. It could save your life.

Today is . Undiagnosed AF increases your risk of stroke by 500%. BP+ sessions are free and include pulse check & readings to identify AF, which could save your life. Whats stopping you from coming along?

We recently recruited 4 new pharmacies to deliver BP+ in Surrey Jays Pharmacy, Walton Pharmacy, Cranleigh Pharmacy & Godalming Pharmacy. Details of all locations offering free BP+ checks can be found here: https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/your-health/health-checks-and-bp/blood-pressure/bp-session/bp-locations …

Where can I have a BP+ session? Details on dates and locations for the blood pressure and atrial fibrillation tests will take place.