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More than a quarter of middle-aged women living with ‘metabolically healthy obesity’ – study

Almost one in 10 middle-aged men and more than a quarter of middle-aged women in the UK are “fit but fat”, researchers have said, as they called for more to be done to help people reduce their weight. Academics said that there are large regional ...

04 Oct 2023 at 09:38

Lifestyle

What is combination cholesterol therapy, as study suggests it could save lives?

People who have had a heart attack should immediately be offered a combination of cholesterol lowering drugs with statins and another cholesterol medication, new research suggests. The study found that people with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) ...

06 Sept 2023 at 10:28

Lifestyle

High cholesterol is impacting young people too – here’s what you need to know

High cholesterol is something we tend to associated with older people – but in reality, that’s not always the case. A greater number of younger people are being diagnosed with high cholesterol than you might think, according to new figures ...

21 Oct 2022 at 12:51

Lifestyle

What is heart disease and can you prevent it? As experts warn of rise in early deaths

The number of people dying prematurely from cardiovascular disease has risen to the highest level in more than a decade. More than 39,000 people died prematurely in 2022 of cardiovascular conditions including heart attacks, coronary heart ...

22 Jan 2024 at 15:29

Lifestyle

6 invisible things that might be putting your heart health at risk

Sometimes, it’s obvious when our health is under threat – but what about the things we can’t see? It’s not always clearly visible when something is potentially causing harm, particularly when it comes to cardiovascular disease – a term ...

30 Jan 2023 at 06:30

Lifestyle

What is cholesterol and how can we lower it?

Young people may have to start being more mindful about their cholesterol levels after a new study found that exposure to high or fluctuating cholesterol early in life might heighten the risk of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the ...

04 Sept 2024 at 16:00

Lifestyle

What your eyes might be telling you about your overall health

Could our eyes reveal more than just vision problems? A new study suggests they might hold vital clues about heart health. Published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology, the research indicates that a scan, which forms part of a ...

17 Jul 2025 at 13:44

Lifestyle

Rock chick Jo Whiley on how she’s keeping her aches and pains at bay as she gets older

There’s no denying that Jo Whiley is the epitome of a rock chick. She’s been a DJ on BBC Radio 1 and 2 for more than 30 years, presented Glastonbury for almost as long, and mixes with rock royalty, both professionally and socially. ...

27 Mar 2024 at 08:45

Lifestyle

The truth about cholesterol – what you need to know

Whether you’ve been told you have high cholesterol or you’re just curious about what’s going on inside your body, it’s important to understand cholesterol and how it affects your health. With so many conflicting messages and ...

24 Mar 2025 at 13:40

Lifestyle

Mark Ramprakash: I’d urge anyone to get their cholesterol checked

As a former international cricketer, Mark Ramprakash has always had to look after his health and wellbeing. But it was only when his father had a stroke that the former England batsman truly realised that he had to take ...

19 Jul 2023 at 07:30

Lifestyle

Phil Tufnell on being conscious of his cholesterol and giving up smoking

As a professional sportsman, Phil Tufnell’s fitness, nutrition and lifestyle were constantly monitored to ensure he was performing at his best. But since retiring from cricket, the former England spin bowler has had to ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:06

Lifestyle

5 health checks to have this year

In a fast-paced world where health often takes a back seat, prevention has never been more important. Many serious conditions develop quietly, with little to no warning, making regular check-ups one of the most ...

31 Dec 2025 at 12:30

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