Everyday heart friendly foods
This month is National Heart Health Month and coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of premature death worldwide, killing around 73,000 people in the UK each year. This equates to 1 in 6 m ...
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Death may not entirely do us part
The well-being of bereaved pensioners continues to be influenced by their partner – even after they’ve passed away, suggests new research. As married couples spend day in and day out toget ...
Heart attacks less likely to be fatal for the fit
Being fit can protect you from heart disease even after suffering one attack, according to new research. The study found evidence that higher levels of physical fitness may not only reduce the risk of ...
Older people encouraged to get vaccinated to avoid painful shingles
Public Health England (PHE) is reminding eligible older people to get the shingles vaccine to help prevent the painful infection. New figures have shown a drop in vaccine coverage. From 1 September 20 ...