Health education

Heart knowledge, without the jargon.

Practical, evidence-based articles written and reviewed personally by Dr. Ahmed.

Prevention

Heart Attack Prevention: The Seven Numbers That Matter

Blood pressure, ApoB, HbA1c and four more measurements that predict your cardiac future more accurately than how you feel.

6 min read
Lifestyle

A Cardiologist's Realistic Guide to a Heart-Healthy Week

Sustainable habits beat heroic month-long efforts. Here is what actually moves cardiovascular risk.

5 min read
Hypertension

Measuring Blood Pressure at Home, Properly

Most home readings are wrong. Six small corrections make your numbers clinically useful.

4 min read
Cholesterol

Beyond LDL: Understanding ApoB and Lp(a)

Why two people with identical cholesterol can have very different risk profiles.

7 min read
Fitness

How Much Exercise Does Your Heart Actually Need?

Zone 2, resistance training and the weekly minimum that produces measurable benefit.

5 min read
Nutrition

Mediterranean Principles for a Modern Kitchen

Adapting the most evidence-backed dietary pattern to regional cuisine and busy schedules.

6 min read
Wellbeing

Stress, Sleep and the Cardiovascular System

The physiology linking chronic stress to hypertension — and what reliably interrupts it.

5 min read
Awareness

Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore

Cardiac presentation differs by sex. Recognising the atypical pattern saves lives.

6 min read