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 ...
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Cancer, older people and advocacy
Bob, a volunteer peer advocate, tells Brian’s story Brian is very intelligent, friendly and outgoing with a great sense of humour. He can no longer drive and is in constant pain of varying levels and ...
Eating fish ‘prevents dementia’
Eating fish just once a week can protect the elderly against dementia, according to new research. Post mortems on almost 300 pensioners found those who regularly ate seafood had healthier brains when ...
Pollution linked to 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 ...