Heart Health
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Breast-feeding may protect woman’s heart
A woman who breast-feeds her babies may store up health protection for herself later in life, researchers reported today. Read more
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Older people under-treated after stroke
Older people who have had a stroke are often under-treated in primary care, it has been claimed. Read more
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Music – the food of the heart
Heart patients benefit significantly from listening to music, experts reported today. Read more
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Vegetables, nuts winners for heart health
A review of dozens of studies on the link between food and heart disease has given the thumbs up to the so-called Mediterranean diet, researchers reported last night. Read more
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New procedure tranforming heart care – conference
Heart attack services need to be reconfigured because of the the dramatic rise in the use of a life-saving procedure, a major European conference has heard. Read more
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Fat near the heart raises disease risk
People with fat accumulated around their heart face a raised risk of disease, new research shows. Read more
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Nerve destruction treats blood pressure
Doctors have tested a new surgical treatment for patients with uncontrollably high blood pressure, it has been announced. Read more
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Olive oil’s secret ingredient found
Scientists may have pinned down the source of olive oil’s legendary health benefits. Read more
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Promise of polypill
A “polypill” could cut the risk of heart disease by more than a quarter, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Red meat may be unhealthy
People who eat large amounts of red meat face an increased risk of dying, according to the latest research on the topic. Read more