4 hacks to get teens off the sofa and get active – as study warns of heart damage Excessive screen time and hours sat inside could spell heart health problems later in life. By Imy Brighty-Potts. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Limit time on screens or risk heart trouble, parents warned Teenagers’ inactivity could be setting the stage for heart attacks and strokes in later life, a study has found Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2023
Inactive teenagers ‘more likely to show signs of heart damage as young adults’ Researchers said that parents should encourage teenagers to be more physically active. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Study finds aspirin reduces the risk of second heart attack A recent study has shed light on aspirin and its role in reducing the risk of heart attack. The study presented at the ESC Congress 2023 ( European Society of Cardiology) has found that not taking aspirin after a heart attack, as suggested by cardiologists, leads to a higher risk… The Times of India · Aug 23, 2023
Autistic man should not be forced to undergo kidney dialysis, judge rules Mr Justice Hayden heard the man, 26, did not ‘accept’ that he had ‘chronic kidney disease’, nor see the need for dialysis. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Socialize, exercise and eat your vegetables: The Mediterranean lifestyle helping people live longer Researchers tracked more than 110,000 UK adults involved in the UK Biobank study The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Keep fit to avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke, study suggests Researchers looked at whether fitness was related to the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Blood test ‘may predict heart disease risk for people with type 2 diabetes’ Researchers analysed blood samples of 2,627 people who took part in a clinical trial. The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023
Breakthrough test could predict deadly diseases in people with diabetes High levels of certain biomarkers may help predict future risk of disease progression The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023
Heart Attack Survivors Who Take Aspirin Daily Live Longer: Study The study included more than 40,000 patients who previously suffered a heart attack. Zenger · Aug 21, 2023
Life-saving heart surgery carried out on 87 year old at KLE A team of doctors headed by cardiothoracic surgeon Richard Saldanha successfully carried out a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (open heart surgery) on an 87-year-old patient recently in Belagavi. The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023
Urgent, gentle care: life on a neonatal unit NHS units such as the one Lucy Letby worked in help one in 12 babies. It’s an emotional environment, to which some medics are strongly drawn The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023
Socialize, exercise and eat your vegetables: The Mediterranean lifestyle helping people live longer Researchers tracked more than 110,000 UK adults involved in the UK Biobank study The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Lack of sleep can increase cardiovascular disease risk, finds study We all have the habit of not sleeping well during the weekdays due to work, study, or any other purpose. We try to adjust to this lack of sleep during the weekends, which now has been proven to be insufficient to bring our normal sleep cycle back. When our sleep… The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023
The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023 A simple mouth rinse can detect heart disease risk, finds study A new research study has found that a simple mouth rinse with saline water can help detect the risk of heart disease. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Oral Health, found that high white blood cells in the saliva is linked to poor flow-mediated dilation.
iMore · Aug 17, 2023 Apple Watch VO2 Max notifications could help identify unknown heart conditions in some people Researchers say that Apple Watch's low VO2 Max notifications could hint at underlying heart issues.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Scientists find more evidence that a Mediterranean lifestyle helps you live longer Researchers tracked more than 110,000 UK adults involved in the UK Biobank study
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2023 Ask the Doctors: Low blood pressure can have negative impact on health How far blood pressure can drop before someone begins to feel the effects varies.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023 Study finds 11% of patients in cardiac intensive care have taken recreational drugs Researchers conclude there is ‘potential value’ in testing heart patients’ urine for substances such as marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine
The Times of India · Aug 15, 2023 How to know if you have pulmonary hypertension? Here are some signs What is pulmonary hypertension?
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023 Heart attacks are at a record high – here are the symptoms you can’t ignore Hospital cases at new high as health chiefs raise fears that those with symptoms are failing to seek help
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023 Lucozade addict drinks eight bottles a day and says it’s harder to quit than class-A drugs Garry Jonhson’s Lucozade habit goes back 29 years and costs him around £150 a month
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023 How many steps a day can cut risk of early death (and it’s not 10,000) Researchers said that the more a person walks ‘the better’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023 Steve Barclay ‘open to’ Scottish and Welsh NHS patients requesting care in England England’s health secretary says devolved administrations have worse backlogs, which they robustly dispute
The Times of India · Aug 12, 2023 Benefits of Exercise: Best exercises to keep your heart strong Exercise has long been recognized as a powerful tool for improving heart health. Engaging in regular physical activity can strengthen the heart muscle, enhance blood circulation, and help maintain healthy blood pressure levels. Aerobic exercises, such as walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming, stimulate the heart to pump more efficiently, thereby…