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Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health

Emerging adulthood – the life stage that unfolds around ages 18-25 – is full of major transitions, such as starting college or learning a trade, making new friends and romantic connections, and generally becoming more independent.

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You don't need to be very happy to avoid an early death from chronic disease, study finds

A new study suggests that being happier could help reduce your risk of dying prematurely from chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. But the threshold at which this happiness effect kicks in is fairly low.

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Walking 4,000 steps a day may lower women’s risk of early death and heart disease

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Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need

A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by clocking up this number of steps in a day

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Women walking 4,000 steps once or twice a week ‘cuts risk of early death by 26%’

Older women enjoy benefits for their hearts and live longer, research suggests.

Evening Standard

Dietitian shares the easy way to spot ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a greater risk of adverse health outcomes like type 2 diabetes and heart disease

The Independent UK

This is how happy you need to be to have a lower risk of disease

Being happier could mean being healthier and reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, asthma and diabetes

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The festive fall snack that can help shed pounds

Rich in fiber and zinc, it staves off harmful inflammation that can lead to cancer and heart disease

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Why being ‘skinny-fat’ could be just as risky as being overweight

Visceral fat, which wraps around internal organs, and hepatic fat stored in the liver increase the risk of heart disease

The Independent UK

For a Healthier Heart, Doctors Say to Drop These 8 Items From Your Grocery List Immediately.

When we think about heart health, we often focus on big things like exercise and quitting smoking. These are incredibly important. However, what we put into our grocery cart each week has a massive, direct impact on our cardiovascular system. Many common foods, even some marketed as ‘healthy,’ are silently…

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Dietary change that could have a big impact on your heart health

People who eat more unprocessed plant foods have up to a 44 per cent lower risk of heart disease, research shows

The Independent UK

Stethoscope, meet AI – helping doctors hear hidden sounds to better diagnose disease

When someone opens the door and enters a hospital room, wearing a stethoscope is a telltale sign that they’re a clinician. This medical device has been around for over 200 years and remains a staple in the clinic despite significant advances in medical diagnostics and technologies.

The Conversation

Study Reveals Shocking Link Between Late Dinners and Heart Disease

For decades, people have focused on what they eat, but now, experts are warning that when you eat could be just as important. A study has found that late dinners are directly linked to a higher risk of heart disease, raising alarms for night owls, shift workers, and busy professionals…

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8 Foods Seniors Should Drop ASAP to Protect Heart Health

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for older adults in the U.S., yet many daily eating habits quietly raise the risk. Even seemingly...

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10 Everyday Habits at Home That Quietly Ruin a Man’s Health

Most men don’t realize how much their daily routines at home affect their long-term health. While you may focus on exercise and diet, some small, overlooked habits can quietly erode your well-being. The comfort of home often disguises these risks, making them easy to ignore. Over time, these patterns can…

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Scientists reveal best ways to protect yourself from heart disease in later life

A study has found that healthy habits such as nicotine avoidance and healthy eating in young adult life can slash your risk of cardiovascular disease

Evening Standard

Woman says finding cures should be priority after father’s heart attack aged 38

Billy Cunningham, from Cumbernauld, now lives with stage four heart disease, despite only just turning 40.

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Rivals star Lisa McGrillis unveils giant hourglass to show heart disease kills a Brit every three minutes

The installation was unveiled in London South Bank by the actress and her friend Mary Cann

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What Pet Insurance Does and Doesn’t Cover

Pet insurance can save you thousands on vet bills, but it doesn’t cover everything. Here are the key types of coverage and exclusions you need to know.

The Independent UK

Newlywed died of undiagnosed heart disease a week before honeymoon

Someone dies from cardiovascular disease in the UK every three minutes

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A death from heart disease takes place every three minutes, charity warns

Every day, around 480 families across the UK will lose a loved one to cardiovascular conditions such as heart attack and stroke

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Woman lost husband to undiagnosed heart disease just six months after wedding

Catherine Murray wants to raise awareness of heart disease following the death of her husband Iain at the age of 32.

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Study lists daily habits that can slow dementia

Same lifestyle changes proven effective for reducing heart disease risk can also help reduce cognitive decline

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Serious mental illness often brings rapid weight gain – but support is missing

Being diagnosed with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder often brings an overlooked challenge: rapid and sustained weight gain. This side-effect can raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease and early death – widening an already stark life expectancy gap.

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Eradicating mould would save millions in health-care costs: how our homes affect our health

Housing is a key determinant of physical health. Housing conditions can increase or reduce the risk of problems including respiratory illness, heart disease and injury.

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