In this NEW SECTION we bring you links to the latest interesting national news and information that is directly relevant to heart patients and people who want to reduce their heart risks.
A study has found that drinking several cups of tea or coffee a day appears to protect against heart disease. Polyphenols, found in both coffee and tea, battle inflammation which is associated with heart disease. See article HERE.
How our body digests and absorbs nutrients from food may be linked to our internal body clock but it is still very important to focus on eating a healthy balance diet. See article HERE.
People assume that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is more prevalent in men and they are more likely to get medical attention for symptoms than women. CVD is the number one killer of women. The British Cardiovascular Society is trying to redress this imbalance. See article HERE.
Although more research is needed, there is a good chance that a weekend lie-in will reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. See article HERE.
The autumn and winter NHS programme of vaccinations against Covid and flu is getting underway.
We encourage you to take up the offer if you are eligible, getting vaccinated may mean you avoid a nasty illness or may even save your life. If you are 75 or over you are also likely to be eligible for vthe RSV vaccine. See these details from the NHS HERE.
The health of people over 70 would benefit from them taking regular statins as they are cost effective and lead to healthier lives - see report HERE
THIS ARTICLE, in The Guardian, encourages us to reduce our salt intake. It gives examples of foods with a high salt content and suggests healthy foods we can eat instead. Reducing our salt intake can reduce our risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.
While 16 million people in the UK are eligible for NHS Health Checks only 40% of people visit their GP for one. THIS INITIATIVE brings health checks to the workplace to detect and prevent heart disease.
We usually consider cholesterol levels to be important as one gets older.
THIS BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION STUDY indicates that young people may need to be more mindful of their cholesterol to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke later in life.
The menopause can increase your risk of heart related illness - see THIS ARTICLE for what to do about it.
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