Living well

From increased strength to better mental health, swimming can hold many benefits for people living with pulmonary hypertension. Ready to dip your toe in the water? Read on for expert advice and inspiring stories to help you get re-acquainted with the pool…

Nasreen Bi may not fit the ‘gym bunny’ stereotype on paper, but getting active has seen the 43-year old from Birmingham lose 30kg and live a happy family life. She told Mary Ferguson about the turning points which helped her get there.

If you have PH it’s important to look after your general health, especially as you get older and the risk of other health conditions increases. This includes dementia which mostly affects the over 65s.