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EXPLAINED: How stress could be giving you high blood pressure

Life can seem pretty stressful right now. From the cost of living crisis to worrying about winter, work and everything in-between, it seems there is plenty to feel frantic about. And when stress levels spike, it can feel like our pulse and blood ...

05 Sept 2022 at 17:06

Lifestyle

Fraser Franks undergoing heart surgery – four years after ‘hidden’ condition cut short football career

Former Newport defender Fraser Franks faced a difficult “grieving process” when a heart problem cut short his football career at age 28. But four years on, as he prepares for surgery that will ultimately save his life, he is “grateful” the ...

01 Sept 2023 at 12:46

Sport

Fraser Franks set for op – four years after heart problem ended football career

Former Newport defender Fraser Franks faced a difficult “grieving process” when a heart problem cut short his football career at the age of 28. But four years on, as he prepares for surgery that will ultimately save his life, he is ...

01 Sept 2023 at 13:37

Lifestyle

GP urges women to learn about their heart health, as research says majority don’t know common risks

An NHS GP has urged women to learn more about their heart health, as new research suggests 94% of women are not aware that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has an effect. Women who suffer from PCOS are more likely to suffer future ...

21 Feb 2024 at 07:00

Lifestyle

This is what long haul flying does to your body

There’s a reason why when you get off a long flight, you don’t exactly feel 100%. Beyond grogginess and jet lag, spending hours in a small cabin at 35,000ft, most likely without much room, can take a toll on your body in many ...

16 Feb 2024 at 15:27

Lifestyle

Ex-England manager Glenn Hoddle: Men look after their cars better than their bodies

Glenn Hoddle said he stills feels like he is “playing extra time” nearly six years after surviving a cardiac arrest. The former footballer and England and Tottenham Hotspur manager, who has teamed up on a new campaign urging ...

31 Jan 2024 at 10:00

Lifestyle

Women urged to check blood pressure – here’s what you need to know

Women need to take their blood pressure seriously, doctors have warned. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke – and cardiologists from the European Society of ...

17 May 2023 at 12:17

Lifestyle

Rick Stein: Heart surgery has given me a new lease of life in my 70s

TV chef Rick Stein says an operation to replace an aortic valve in his heart has given him “a new lease of life”. The 76-year-old had been suffering from symptoms of breathlessness for five or six years when he was told ...

29 Nov 2023 at 07:30

Lifestyle

Are ‘activity snacks’ the key to heart health? As study finds any movement is better than sitting down

Sitting for too long has already been compared to smoking in terms of its impact on heart health – and now a new study had highlighted how detrimental it can be. The research also offered a potential solution, however, ...

10 Nov 2023 at 12:26

National News

WARNING: 'Red flags' your child that could be having heart health problems

A leading paediatric cardiologist has warned Irish parents about “red flags” to look out for in children’s cardiac health. Speaking to Dr Afif El Khuffash on The Baby Tribe podcast, paediatric cardiologist Professor ...

07 May 2024 at 15:57

Lifestyle

This is what smoking does to different parts of your body

Less people could be quitting smoking since they started working from home during the pandemic, new research suggests. The decline in smoking rates across England has “stagnated”, with fewer people quitting plus ...

14 Dec 2023 at 14:59

Lifestyle

Would you know how to perform life-saving CPR? Charity says more than 4 in 10 don’t have this vital skill

More than four in 10 UK adults do not know how to perform CPR, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has said. CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation – can help save somebody’s life in a medical emergency. However, ...

01 Feb 2024 at 11:41

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