Healthy ways to enjoy drinking alcohol
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we delved deeper into alcohol consumption. It’s a fact that, because we…
What alcohol does to your body – and your heart
Alcohol has been part of Western culture for centuries. And because we enjoy life, we like to keep up that…
Enjoying life versus science: are we really drinking too much?
‘Cheers!’ ‘Salud!’ We like to raise a glass when we’re having a good time. A barbecue with friends and family,…
Fact check: do endurance sports increase the risk of arrhythmia?
Exercising is healthy. It protects your body against a wide range of conditions. But could exercise in some cases actually…
Walk and bike your way to a healthier heart
Exercise is a great way of lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease. Especially moderate exercise such as walking or biking…
Jimmy Couchie (47): “It seemed too easy to be true”
“I first learned about FibriCheck from a newspaper article. Although I had never really worried about my heart, I found…
FibriCheck selected to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator
FibriCheck has been announced as one of 11 innovations selected to join the award-winning NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) in 2020…
FibriCheck’s 2019 wrap-up and 2020 expectations
2019 wrap-up: We started the year with a large screening study conducted with more than 65,000 people. The results from…
Janine (36): The FibriCheck app on my Fitbit is helping me out a lot in these, sometimes scary, days
Janine (36), South Wales (United Kingdom) In June I was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). That means that my…
What is a stroke or cerebral infarct?
A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or a stroke is a medical condition where the blood circulation in the brain is suddenly…
What is atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation or AF is the most common heart rhythm disorder and is defined by its irregular and often accelerated…
Why you should check your heart rhythm regularly
Although your heart rate varies throughout the day, it's important that your heart rhythm stays the same all day long.…