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Daily activities could help lower heart attack risk, study suggests

Everyday activities like walking up the stairs or playing with children could help lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and even premature death, new research suggests. The experts found that although short bouts of incidental activity are good ...

29 Sept 2023 at 09:06

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 cardiovascular ...

21 Feb 2024 at 07:00

Lifestyle

Do I have an abnormal heart rhythm or am I just anxious?

You’re standing in the kitchen washing up, waiting for a bus, even getting ready for bed in the evening and there it goes again – your pulse suddenly pounding and racing in your chest. We all know heart rates speed up a little with strenuous ...

31 May 2024 at 08:00

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 Cardiology (ESC) ...

17 May 2023 at 12:17

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, 43% of people have never ...

01 Feb 2024 at 11:41

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 all men ...

31 Jan 2024 at 10:00

Lifestyle

My blood pressure is slightly high – should I be concerned?

There’s good reason why your blood pressure is taken during routine health checks. Because high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a big risk factor for things like heart attacks and stroke. It’s also associated with a ...

02 Sept 2024 at 08:30

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 more young people ...

14 Dec 2023 at 14:59

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 – ...

30 Jan 2023 at 06:30

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 ...

01 Sept 2023 at 12:46

Lifestyle

A cardiologist on 5 things you’re doing that harm your heart

We often hear about the importance of heart health, but many of us are unknowingly engaging in habits that can harm this vital organ. Ahead of Heart Awareness Month, we spoke with a top cardiologist about the five everyday ...

28 Jan 2025 at 08:45

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 ...

16 Feb 2024 at 15:27

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