World Heart Day (WHD) is a moment to remind everyone around the world to take care of their hearts.
It is well known that we can only love and protect what we know. That is why this World Heart Day our national charity partner British Heart Foundation are keen to help you understand your heart better, learn how to keep it healthy and raise awareness about hidden heart conditions.
What will you do today?
In 15 minutes...
- Learn from the new Did You Know? heart health poster series (pdf, 316.02 KB). Look out for them on Wellbeing Noticeboards too.
In 30 minutes...
- Do something good for your heart – check out the resources below and take time to plan a heart healthy recipe, learn about your heart or dedicate time to getting more active – it will be a positive step for your wellbeing.
- Find out about BHF’s Spotlight On campaign and the conditions they have been shining a light on this month; heart attack, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and congenital heart disease.
In 1 hour...
- World Heart Day 1 - 2pm, Friday 29 September
Join a session with British Heart Foundation to learn more about health inequalities and their organisation’s EDI strategy.
Only have 5 minutes?
- Donate to BHF and help fund the science that will protect heart health and save lives in our communities. WHD is also the final day of the Great Big Fundraising Challenge! Find your team’s SponsorMe page here to donate.
Thanks to your donations and fundraising, BHF has been able to make their Heart Helpline free to call, making it accessible for all. If you need support the freephone Heart Helpline is available to you on 0808 802 1234 (weekdays 9am – 5pm).
World Heart Day resources
Heart healthy recipes
- Macaroni cheese - video / written recipe
- Red onion, courgette and pepper pizza- video / written recipe
- Spaghetti Bolognese - video / written recipe
Getting more active
- Find out which activity suits you best by taking this short quiz
- Watch a 3 minute video on why being active is good for your heart
- Dedicate some time to getting outdoors and taking a walk today
[The quiz and video are best accessed on a mobile device.]
Learn about your heart
When your blood pressure is measured, the reading is written as two numbers. The first is when the pressure is at its highest as the heart contracts, and the second at its lowest as the heart relaxes. What is the normal blood pressure range?
- Over 120/80 and under 140/90 mmHg
- Over 100/50 and under 150/100 mmHg
- Over 200/100 and under 250/150 mmHg
*Scroll down for the correct answer below
Learn more and get help to improve your blood pressure.
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*Correct answer: (1)