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.

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.

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.

Dr. Hilary stated: “Life can be pretty stressful, can’t it. Constant, relentless, exhausting – but too much stress is bad for our heart.”

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.”

The doctor concluded by saying, “Your heart will love you for it.”

In another instance, he cautioned that “millions” of people are unknowingly living with high blood pressure.

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.”

Referring to the monitor on his arm, he encouraged: “See your GP or your pharmacist or get a do it yourself device like this.”