National Heart Month – let’s all keep the beat strong in Barnet
February is National Heart Month – a timely reminder to look after one of our most vital organs. Heart disease remains one of the UK’s leading health challenges, but small (and sustainable) lifestyle changes can make a real difference.
Keeping track of your health helps you understand your risk of conditions such as heart disease. Staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating a balanced, heart‑friendly diet all play an important role in long‑term wellbeing.
Cutting down on alcohol and stopping smoking are two of the most effective ways to protect your heart and you can find support to drink less through Your Health Barnet, and access free personal support to quit through Barnet’s Stop Smoking Service.
If you’re worried about your blood pressure, the NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service offers free checks for adults aged 40 and over in England.
Our Barnet Healthy Heart Peer Support Project provides friendly, culturally tailored support for African, Caribbean and South Asian residents to understand high blood pressure risks, make positive lifestyle changes, and find the right help to stay healthy.