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Call for people to be checked for silent health conditions linked to stroke

People are being urged to get checked for “silent” health conditions which have been linked to stroke. The Stroke Association said that around 55% of stroke patients have high blood pressure and 18% have an irregular heartbeat known as atrial ...

10 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Weekend exercise spree ‘can protect against more than 200 health conditions’

Exercising only at the weekends is enough to lower the risk of developing more than 200 health conditions, from heart disease and mood disorders to kidney issues and obesity, scientists say. A study of nearly 90,000 adults in the UK found ...

26 Sept 2024 at 13:03

‘Virtual reality could help ease cancer patients’ pain’

Virtual reality (VR) could help ease pain and distress among cancer patients, a new study suggests. And the benefits of VR could also potentially help people with a number of other long-term conditions, academics have said. Emerging work ...

16 Oct 2023 at 23:30

Former Olympian appointed heart illness-prevention tsar

Ministers have appointed a former Olympian as a tsar to help people ward off illnesses linked to the heart. Cardiologist Professor John Deanfield, who fenced in the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games, is to be the first “government champion ...

07 Mar 2023 at 17:05

Light to moderate wine drinking ‘can be as good as statins for heart’ – study

A bottle of wine a week, combined with a Mediterranean diet, could be as good as statins for heart health, academics have suggested. While some research has shown wine can benefit heart health, other studies have suggested that too ...

18 Dec 2024 at 07:56

Heart patients to be offered rehab online under new draft guidance

People with heart problems will be able to complete rehabilitation online in their homes rather than waiting for face-to-face appointments after a number of platforms were conditionally given the green light for NHS use. Experts ...

19 Aug 2025 at 00:01

Everyday bursts of intense activity may slash heart risks for women, study finds

Short, intense bursts of activity – such as climbing the stairs or carrying heavy shopping – could reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke and heart failure in women by up to 45%, a study suggests. Researchers examined the ...

03 Dec 2024 at 23:30

Health & Wellbeing

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 ...

30 Jan 2023 at 06:30

Drink coffee in the morning to reap health benefits – study

Drinking coffee in the morning could bring more health benefits than drinking a few cups throughout the day, according to a new study. Researchers wanted to assess whether the time of day people drink coffee has any ...

08 Jan 2025 at 00:05

Jab for high cholesterol could ‘transform’ heart care

A cholesterol-busting jab that is administered twice a year has the potential to transform heart care, according to its developer. It comes as new trial data suggests Leqvio, also known as inclisiran and made by ...

30 Aug 2025 at 16:00

Blood thinner ‘better than aspirin’ for certain heart disease patients – study

A type of blood thinner may be better than aspirin for preventing heart attacks and strokes in patients with a form of heart disease, a study suggests. The research also found the use of clopidogrel did not ...

31 Aug 2025 at 17:00

Scotland

‘Hard-won progress’ on cardiovascular disease risks being lost, charity warns

“Hard-won progress” in reducing cardiovascular disease risks being lost, a charity has warned, as figures show Scottish heart health has declined more quickly at the start of the 2020s than in any other ...

19 May 2025 at 00:01

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