Researchers have linked exposure to ‘forever chemicals’, or PFAS, and a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Potentially lethal heart rhythm disturbances – ventricular arrhythmias – are more likely to occur in the morning, when people awake...
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Being vaccinated against Covid-19 can substantially reduce the risk of heart failure and blood clots associated with the virus, according...
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Study: 2,200 steps a day can improve health – but should be bare minimum
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonEven walking just 2,200 steps daily can help to reduce the health risks from overly sedentary lifestyles – but this...
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The government has launched a spring campaign to encourage people aged over 40 to get their blood pressure checked.
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Having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions, research has suggested.
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England is in “the worst heart care crisis in living memory”, a charity has warned, with the numbers of people...
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More than four out of 10 adults in Europe (42%) are risk of structural heart disease by 2040 if detection...
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People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could benefit from access to two NHS digital rehabilitation services.
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Research has found that not enough is being done to support weight loss and healthy lifestyles among night shift workers.
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As many as 3.7 million people are struggling with a ‘work-limiting’ health condition that restricts the type or amount of...
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Communities are being urged to apply for free public defibrillators under a scheme being led by the British Heart Foundation.
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Flexible working can lower employees' heart health risk, but only among those already at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, finds research.
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An NHS drive to roll out blood-thinning drugs to people with atrial fibrillation (AF) has prevented almost 17,000 strokes, according...
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This year's theme for World Menopause Day is the link between hormones and heart health. What support can employers offer?