Some plant oils much better than butter
Replacing butter with certain plant oils could significantly lower risk of mortality, a new study has shown. The study doesn’t suggest completely cutting butter out of your diet. Even a modest reduction in butter consumption, replacing it with oils derived from seeds or olives, may have significant benefits. See article HERE.
Put down the remote control and get moving!
Limiting time in front of the TV to less than an hour a day may lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. This is also true for people with a high genetic risk of type 2 diabetes. See article HERE.
Damaged hearts could be mended using small patches of lab grown heart muscle
A finger-prick blood test could save lives
New uses have been found for lateral flow tests, similar to the ones used for Covid-19 testing. A finger-prick blood test used to detect the deadliest type of stroke is being trialled by ambulance crews in Cambridgeshire. HERE.
It’s time to relax!
A study has looked at young adults and found an association between stress and strokes in younger women. It doesn’t prove that stress causes strokes but shows there is a link. Read the full article HERE.
Supplement, can improve heart failure outcomes in a new heart condition.
Teabags make water safer to drink
Researchers have found that tea leaves trap lead, cadmium and other contaminants during the brewing process. There is a link between heavy metals and cardiovascular disease. Different types of teas were studied. The longer the tea was brewed the greater the benefit. HERE.
Wholegrain foods can benefit your health
Including plenty of wholegrains in your diet can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. The article explains the different types of wholegrain foods and how to include them in your diet. Read the full article HERE.
“People find themselves in an (NHS) admin doom loop”
This quote is from a new research project looking at widespread problems with admin within the NHS. It demonstrates how poor admin is impacting large numbers of patients. Read the full article HERE.
Lifestyle and environment more important than genes
It has been known for a long time that risk factors such as smoking and physical activity influence our chances of developing health problems. This study shows just how important these risk factors are compared to our genetic makeup and that the government should be working on ways to reducing inequalities in the nation’s health. Read the full article HERE
You could save someone’s life
RevivR is a short, 15 minute, online CPR training course. It is easy to follow and includes video clips. All you need is a mobile phone for tablet. Find the course HERE.
Is cow’s milk good or bad for your heart?
Recent reports in some UK newspapers suggested that drinking cow’s milk could be bad for your heart. Closer analysis of the research indicates that this is in fact not the case. Even so, it is still important to swap full-fat products for skimmed or semi-skimmed to cut down on saturated fat.
Read the full article HERE