Healthy Hearts & Happy Minds

11/29/2025

Understand Your Heart While Keeping Your Mind Sharp
Each puzzle in the Cognitive Cardio Puzzle Book is infused with cardiac rehab info. That means while you challenge your brain, you’re also learning about your condition in the gentlest way possible. It’s the perfect blend of distraction and empowerment for anyone recovering from a cardiac event.

Learn. Heal. Puzzle On.

Are you facing heart surgery or recovering from a heart attack or open-heart surgery? If so, you'll know that it can be a long and slow process. But there are things you can do to make the time go by more quickly and to help you recover better. Pass the time and stimulate your cognitive function...

11/29/2025

Check out the latest episode of My Heart & Mind with Sallie Crawley - Life after a Heart Attack or Cardiac Surgery! Listen to the full podcast here https://myheartandmind.co.uk/living-with-a-healthy-heart-and-a-happy-brain/ and there is a blog too.

11/28/2025

CureHeart - a cure for inherited heart muscle diseases.

Around 30 million people across the world have a deadly inherited heart muscle disease, or genetic cardiomyopathy. Thanks to BHF's biggest ever research grant, a team of experts are aiming to deliver a cure.

BHF has awarded a £30 million grant to CureHeart, a team of researchers who are developing a ground-breaking cure for inherited heart muscle diseases.

11/28/2025

My surgery has been brought forward to 1st December, so please bear with me if there is a delay in my episode next week. In the meantime, there’s this ……

💓 Did you know cuddles, laughter, sunlight, and even chocolate can help your heart heal? 🍫☀️💖 Discover all the natural ways to boost your happiness hormones after heart surgery or a heart attack. Discover how your brain chemicals - dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins - can boost your mood, reduce stress, and help you recover.

You can find the article here https://myheartandmind.co.uk/living-with-a-healthy-heart-and-a-happy-brain/

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Hormones: Cortisol & Adrenaline and Dopamine, Serotonin, Endorphins & Oxytocin, the role they play after a heart attack or heart surgery.

11/27/2025

People who smoke only a couple of ci******es a day still face surprisingly high risks of heart problems and early death. A large review of long-term studies shows that even very light smokers can see their risk of heart failure climb sharply. While quitting leads to major health improvements, some risk remains for decades. The safest approach is quitting entirely, especially at younger ages.

People who smoke only a couple of ci******es a day still face surprisingly high risks of heart problems and early death. A large review of long-term studies shows that even very light smokers can see their risk of heart failure climb sharply. While quitting leads to major health improvements, some r...

11/26/2025

Hello My Lovely Hearties! 💜 Recently, I received two unexpected diagnoses: early-stage lung cancer and COPD.

Both were found incidentally (a blessing in disguise), and because we’ve caught them early, the cancer is treatable and curable. My surgery is scheduled for 8th December, with a treatment plan in the new year.

I won’t pretend I’m not concerned, especially with the muscle damage I already have from my heart attack, but I remain hopeful, supported, and focused on healing.

I am going to focus on my membership idea as part of my prehabilitation and rehabilitation. It's good to have something to look forward to. With this in mind, I have created a little introductory video that hopefully explains what I am trying to achieve.

I would love it if you could watch my video and let me know what you think. It doesn't matter where you are in your recovery and still finding life harder than you expected, this is for you. It's not for you, if everything is fine and dandy, unless you're just fancying some company and love learning about yourself. 💜 If you have any questions or suggestions, please do get in touch.

And if anyone else has COPD, do you have any tips or recommendations to hold it at bay please?

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11/25/2025

Order Your Book HERE!e Heart Recovery Alone.
Connect with a community that truly understands. "Beyond the Beat" not only provides invaluable emotional and practical guidance for heart surgery or heart attack recovery, but it also encourages you to find your "hearty community"8. Discover inspiring stories of those who have walked this path and learn how shared experiences can empower your healing journey.

Order Your Book HERE!

Are you facing an upcoming heart surgery, recovering from a recent heart attack/surgery or cardiac arrest, or managing a heart disease diagnosis? You're not alone, and the path forward can feel overwhelming. But you can thrive through this experience. goes beyond medical jargon and your physi...

11/24/2025

Here's my interview with James Skiffins. He survived 2 heart attacks and heart surgery, so we joined up to share our heart stories. We talk about the things that helped and hindered us in our recovery.

Episode 1 of Man Enough to Talk is here!In this live conversation, I’m joined by Sallie Crawley (My Heart and Mind) to talk openly about heart events, how th...

11/24/2025

But not all heart attacks are caused by coronary artery disease. There are other conditions and events that can cause a heart attack, including a coronary spasm, a coronary artery embolism (a clot formed outside the heart), or spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). These are more common causes in women and those under 65 years old.

Movies get heart attacks wrong. A Novant Health cardiologist debunks common myths and explains real symptoms, risks and when to get help.

11/20/2025

💔❤️ Had a heart attack or surgery and worried about giving up wine or beer? You don’t have to! In my latest podcast, I explore alcohol and heart health, how moderation really works, and practical tips for enjoying life safely. Listen now 👉 https://myheartandmind.co.uk/alcohol-and-your-heart/

After a cardiac diagnosis, how alcohol affect your heart and finding ways to keep some enjoyment brings clarity, hope and empowerment.

11/20/2025

I am a live guest on Man Enough to Talk YouTube on Sunday. Here are the details if you'd like to join us, and if you have any questions you'd like to ask.

New Series Starts THIS Sunday — Man Enough to Talk

Live on YouTube 23rd November at 15.30 GMT
With Sallie Crawley (My Heart & Mind)

Heart events change more than just your body — they shake your confidence, your emotions, and the way you see yourself.
So let’s talk about it openly.

This Sunday, I’m joined by Sallie Crawley for a straight, honest conversation about:

❤️ What actually happens during a heart event
💬 How it affects your mental health
🧩 And the big one — how on earth do you cope afterwards

This is a live, safe, judgement-free chat. If you’ve been through it yourself, know someone who has, or just want to understand men’s health better… this one’s for you.

🎥 Live on the Model Officer YouTube Channel
📅 Sunday 23rd November
⏰ 15:30 GMT
🔴 Ask us anything during the show — or drop your questions in the comments now.

Let’s make talking about men’s health something we’re man enough to do.

Episode 1 of Man Enough to Talk is here!In this live conversation, I’m joined by Sallie Crawley (My Heart and Mind) to talk openly about heart events, how th...

11/20/2025

A Heart-to-Heart Journey: You Can Live Life Happy.

When you're facing a heart condition, knowing others understand makes all the difference. "The Beat Goes On" offers comfort and inspiration through shared stories from fellow survivors and thrivers. Author Sallie Crawley, having navigated her own heart attack, created this book so you know you're not alone. Discover practical strategies to manage emotional fallout and build a positive mindset, proving that "living life happy is a journey, not a destination."

Connect, Heal, and Live Happily. Discover the Book!

Previously published as The Basics of Heart Health Management at Home by Sallie Crawley You’ve likely been physically mended and discharged from the hospital, you may still be going through treatment and you are probably overwhelmed by all the lifestyle changes you’ve been told to make to re...