I’m a senior nurse. These are the six ways to boost your heart health this summer (opens original article in a new tab)

A senior cardiac nurse outlines six summer strategies for improving heart health, including exercise, healthy eating, hydration, blood pressure monitoring, staying cool, and participating in fundraising events.

• Summer is an ideal time to focus on cardiovascular wellbeing through small lifestyle changes.
• Emily McGrath, a senior cardiac nurse, outlines six methods including exercise, healthy diet swaps, hydration, blood pressure checks, staying cool, and participating in fundraising events.
• The British Heart Foundation recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly and emphasizes enjoying activities for long-term adherence.
• Healthy food swaps like salads and fruit lollies are suggested to reduce sugar, salt, and fat intake.