Tag Archives: heart disease

OAPs should salsa

OAPs should salsa

Elderly people should learn to shimmy like Strictly’s Bruce Forsyth or Len Goodman to stave off heart disease. A study found those who took up Latin dancing, such as the cha cha cha or salsa, fo ...
Fight for every heartbeat

Fight for every heartbeat

February is heart health month and if you have already dressed up in red for the big day on the 5th you will already have taken part. But the battle goes on. You may have seen the poignant advert on t ...
Increased pollution link to rise in strokes

Increased pollution link to rise in strokes

Pollution and climate change contribute to the increasing number of strokes worldwide, according to a new study. Experts who have studied the link between climate change and cardiovascular disease say ...
Getting to the heart of it

Getting to the heart of it

Heart problems can affect anyone at almost any age. So if you think you don’t feel as fit as you used to, have had heart problems in your family, or are just thinking about the health of your heart, t ...