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Yoga could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

Practising yoga has the potential to reduce risk factors of cardiovascular disease, according to a study. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that risk factors ...

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Mediterranean diet could reduce ageing

Recent research published by the British Medical Journal shows that the diet is linked with longer telomere length – an indicator of slower aging. There is good evidence that eating a Mediterranean di ...

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Heart charity warns of health risks of social isolation in older people

BHF appeals to the UK’s over 50s to meet people through volunteering According to new research from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) meeting people is one of the key reasons for giving time to chari ...

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Weight loss at any age can cut your risk of cardiovascular disease

Losing weight at any age can have life-long benefits for your heart and blood vessels, according to a new study part funded by the British Heart Foundation. Researchers studied the life-long patterns ...

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