More pharmacies in England are set to offer on-the-spot heart checks. From October, pharmacies across the country will be providing free checks, including blood pressure and cholesterol tests. The move is part of a broader plan to provide more services in the community and reduce pressure on GP surgeries and A&E departments. Initially, selected pharmacies […]
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More pharmacies in England to offer on-the-spot heart checks
September 3rd, 2019Heart death toll rises for the first time in 50 years
May 14th, 2019
The number of people dying from heart conditions and circulatory diseases has risen for the first time in 50 years. In 2017, 42,384 people under the age of 75 lost their lives to heart and circulatory conditions, compared to 41,042 in 2014. The British Heart Foundation suggested that a rise in obesity and type 2 […]
Regular exercise keeps the arteries young, new study reveals
May 22nd, 2018
Regular exercise helps to keep the arteries young and prevent them from stiffening, it has been revealed. A new study claims that working out 4-5 times per week can lower the risk of heart problems and keep the arteries healthy. The study, which has been published in the Journal of Physiology, found that exercising 4-5 […]
Scientists discover the secret to heart health in Greece
May 30th, 2017It is well-documented that rates of cardiovascular disease are lower in the Mediterranean. While scientists believe that diet and other lifestyle factors have an important role to play, researchers have discovered another reason why the Greeks have such healthy hearts. Scientists analysing cardiovascular disease risk in certain parts of the country have discovered a genetic […]
New research links non-O blood types with elevated heart attack risk
May 2nd, 2017A new study suggests that you may have a slightly higher risk of having a heart attack if you have a non-O blood type. Scientists in the Netherlands believe that people who have A, B or AB blood types have a greater likelihood to have a heart attack than those who have blood type O. Findings from […]
British Heart Foundation issues warning as report shows shocking inactivity levels in Britain
April 4th, 2017The British Heart Foundation has issued a warning after a report revealed that 20 million people in Britain could be described as “inactive.” Recent research suggests that inactivity costs the NHS more than £1.2 billion per year. It is a major risk factor for heart disease, and can also increase the risk of type 2 […]
Vitamin C Supplements Could Help to Reduce Heart Disease
September 8th, 2015
Scientists have discovered that taking a daily dose of vitamin C can help to protect against vascular diseases in those who are overweight. A new study claims that daily supplements of vitamin C could be as beneficial as walking with regards to improving heart health in overweight people. Researchers have discovered that taking the equivalent of […]
Brisk Walking Can Increase Your Lifespan
September 1st, 2015
According to health experts, a brisk 25 minute walk every day can add up to 7 years to your life. At the European Society of Cardiology congress, researchers claimed that exercising regularly could increase the average lifespan and reduce ageing. Sanjay Sharma from St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in South London said that […]
Chocolate Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke and Heart Disease
June 16th, 2015
Eating around two chocolate bars per day has been linked to a decreased risk of stroke and heart disease. The University of Aberdeen led research that discovered those who consume a higher intake of chocolate had an 11 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 25 percent lower risk of associated death than those […]
Expert Calls for Cardiac Screening in Athletes
May 19th, 2015
A leading doctor has called for cardiac screening in athletes, just days after two Belgian footballers died suddenly. Dr Paolo Adami, from the Institute of Sport Medicine and Science of the Italian Olympic Committee, believes that screening should be introduced in a bid to spot potentially fatal heart abnormalities among elite performers. Dr Adami recently […]
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