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Popular TV doctor Dr. Hilary Jones has shared his expert advice on maintaining optimal heart health, along with a strong warning about a common habit that can “double the chance” of a heart attack.\n The beloved GP, a regular guest on popular British breakfast programs such as Good Morning Britain, appeared on Healthspan’s Instagram to present his crucial “heart health hacks.”\n Using a life-sized model of a heart to emphasize his message, the 71-year-old explained in the reel: “Take a look at this, this is exactly what your heart looks like. I think you’ll agree, considering what it does for you, that it’s worth looking after.”\n Dr. Hilary emphasized that protecting the heart involves shedding extra weight and quitting a particularly harmful habit.\n He elaborated: “Don’t strain it [your heart] by carrying too much weight, exercise it regularly – it’s a muscle – it loves a bit of exercise.”\n Additionally, he stressed the importance of avoiding excessive cholesterol to prevent “clogging up your heart.”\n His most urgent advice was reserved for those dependent on a dangerous vice, as he added: “Don’t smoke, your heart hates that.”\n NHS guidance highlights that smokers face a considerably higher risk of heart and other cardiovascular issues, including strokes and heart attacks, with more than double the likelihood of experiencing a heart attack compared to non-smokers.\n Giving up smoking permanently not only improves physical health but also significantly lowers the chances of smoking-related illnesses such as cancers, lung disease, heart problems, and strokes. Additionally, it can have a positive impact on mental health.\n The NHS has curated a list of recommended products to help individuals quit smoking, alongside various support resources for those ready to make the change.\n A GP has created a series of short, engaging guides, available in video format on Healthspan’s Instagram. These videos cover a range of topics, from relaxation techniques to the importance of monitoring blood pressure.\n In one of the videos, he emphasizes prioritizing “relaxation” as a key factor in maintaining heart health, suggesting the inclusion of regular breaks to disconnect from daily stressors.\n Dr. Hilary stated: “Life can be pretty stressful, can’t it. Constant, relentless, exhausting – but too much stress is bad for our heart.”\n He urged viewers to “do what I do” by setting aside time in their schedules “just for yourself in your diary and chill out a bit.”\n The doctor concluded by saying, “Your heart will love you for it.”\n In another instance, he cautioned that \u201cmillions\u201d of people are unknowingly living with high blood pressure.\n Wearing a blood pressure monitor himself, he emphasized: “They’re at risk of something they really don’t want, like stroke or heart attack, so get yours checked out soon.”\n Referring to the monitor on his arm, he encouraged: “See your GP or your pharmacist or get a do it yourself device like this.”\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Popular TV doctor Dr. Hilary Jones has shared his expert advice on maintaining optimal heart health, along with a strong warning about a common habit that can “double the chance” of a heart attack. 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