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GPs to prescribe fruit and veg vouchers to beat health problems

Initiative comes from a local authority whose area's life expectancy is falling, with heart disease and diabetes on the rise

Wales Online

The Standard View: Londoners need clean air now, not in 2040

Toxic air was once a silent killer. No longer. We have known for some time that long-term exposure to human-made pollution — from transport, industry and heating — is linked to strokes, heart disease and lung cancer. The annual mortality rate is roughly 30,000 a year.

Evening Standard

Genetic tests could identify people at risk of heart disease, NHS study finds

World-first pilot in England helps identify those who could be offered statins, who would otherwise be ‘invisible’ to NHS

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Ultra-processed food linked to heart disease, cancer and early death, study warns

Certain foods are far from healthy, mostly because of added ingredients such as flavouring, additives and even bulking agents. They may be delicious to eat, but unfortunately they may be the cause of an early death

Daily Mirror

Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.

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Extra 30,000 ‘needless’ heart disease deaths since start of Covid pandemic

Analysis by charity finds ambulance delays and treatment backlog leading to ‘avoidable’ heart fatalities

Evening Standard

Heart disease deaths up by 30,000 in England since start of Covid pandemic, charity warns

British Heart Foundation says its due to ambulance delays, difficulties in accessing care and rising waiting lists

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Raw vegan diet may be a risk to your health – here’s why

Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over the years, especially among people looking to improve their health. Indeed, a growing body of evidence shows that plant-based diets (including vegan diets) can have many benefits for health, and have been linked to lower heart disease risk alongside decreased body weight and…

The Conversation

Marital stress slows recovery from heart attack, new study shows

Heart and circulatory diseases cause a quarter of all deaths in the UK

Wales Online

PFAS left dangerous blood compounds in nearly all US study participants

The toxic ‘forever chemicals’ can stay in human blood for years, and are linked to cancers, kidney damage and heart disease

The Guardian - US

'Anxious' Navy Officer's death during 'feared' physical test 'could have been avoided' rules coroner

APO Fleming had a 'significantly enlarged' heart and was suffering from 'severe' ischemic heart disease when he died. A paperwork issue led to 'insufficient' scrutiny of his medical circumstances.

Wales Online

Brisk daily seven-minute walk instead of leisurely stroll ‘cuts risk of heart disease’

Doing just two brisk walks for an hour and 15 minutes a week or one run for the same amount of time a week is enough to keep the condition at bay

The Independent UK

People who walk faster are reaping health benefits, experts find

Long-accepted forms of exercise may have no benefit in preventing heart disease, experts say

The Independent UK

Are butter boards bad for you?

Here’s what you may want to consider before whipping up a butter board of your own

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Are butter boards bad for you? An expert view on the latest food trend

In an unexpected twist, butter seems to be back on the menu. After years of being a maligned ingredient that many people shied away from, butter has now become the latest food trend on social media, thanks to the recent popularity of “butter boards”.

Liverpool Echo

Prisoner found dead in cell during robbery trial next to 'modified vape'

Anthony Peloe was found to have taken psychoactive substances such as Spice which may have triggered a cardiac arrest

Daily Mirror

Men who go bald could have increased risk of heart disease, experts warn

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death globally, with many taking precautions with their diet and lifestyle to help lower their risk. But there are other factors out of people’s hands when it comes to an increased risk - including their hairline

The Conversation

How unhealthy is red meat? And how beneficial is it to eat vegetables? A new rating system could help you cut through the health guidelines

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Rheumatic heart disease still killing Australian children but a landmark study makes inroads

Despite being mostly eradicated from first world countries, rheumatic heart disease continues to plague remote Australian populations, but a study led by Aboriginal community workers is having a positive impact.

Daily Mirror

5 of the biggest lifestyle changes to reduce risk of heart attack by up to 80%

Making significant lifestyle changes can make a huge impact on a person's health. Here are five changes that could help lower your risk of having a heart attack or developing heart disease

Newcastle Herald

Death rate remains low during second year of COVID-19 pandemic - heart disease, dementia, stroke, and lung cancer main culprits

Chronicle Live

Sleeping less than five hours increases risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease, research shows

Researchers recommended getting between seven and eight hours of sleep every night

Daily Record

Five hours of sleep a night raises risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes

Older people are 40 percent more likely to develop at least two life-threatening illnesses, according to a new study.

Wales Online

Menopause doctors debunk myths about HRT amid shortage

The treatment can help combat the unpleasant and often debilitating symptoms associated with the menopause, but right now there is a shortage

Tribune News Service

Doctors prescribe healthy meals to keep patients out of the hospital

Meals on Wheels had been delivering healthy meals to thousands of older adults in Portland, Oregon, for more than 50 years when a local hospital asked whether the group could cook similar meals for patients leaving the hospital after acute bouts of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses.

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