11/03/2026
𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🚭
11 March 2026
Smoking is very harmful to your heart. It seriously increases your risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases. To keep your heart healthy, you can make small lifestyle changes to help you quit smoking.
The British Heart Foundation have put together a booklet that can help you and your loved ones to make healthier changes to look after your heart health. It contains lots of tips and simple swaps to be more active, eat healthier and more. You'll also find information on where to go for more help and support.
Order or download it for free. It's also available in large print.
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http://www.bhf.org.uk/.../understanding-your-heart-health
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴?
🚭Your heart rate and blood pressure will begin to return to normal after 20 minutes.
🚭Your sense of smell and taste will begin to improve after 2-3 days.
🚭Your risk of a heart attack is half that of a smoker after 1 year.
It’s never too late to benefit from stopping smoking. On average, smokers who quit in their 30s will add 10 years to their life. Even quitting at 60 will add 3 years. Being a non-smoker can also improve your chances of being more physically active and healthier as you get older.
www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/smoking
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You're more likely to quit if you have support:
Find NHS Stop Smoking Services near you ➡ http://www.nhs.uk/.../find-your-local-stop-smoking-service/
Smokefree National Helpline on 0300 123 1044
Or if you'd like to speak to an experienced Cardiac Nurse to help answer your questions or concerns about heart and circulatory diseases, call the Heart Helpline 0808 802 1234
