A small handful of this tasty treat daily could slash cholesterol levels

A small handful of this tasty treat daily could slash cholesterol levels

High cholesterol is a serious issue in the UK, with around half of adults thought to be living with it. Although not immediately dangerous, if not treated it can lead to a build-up of fat in the arteries ultimately causing blockages. It is also a leading risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and other medical … Read more

Risk of ‘early death’ for almost half of heart patients amid delays

Risk of ‘early death’ for almost half of heart patients amid delays

Health experts have warned that thousands of Brits could be at risk for an “early death” as new figures show the number of people waiting for vital heart care is at a record high. The latest data from NHS England show that patients waiting over four months for time-critical heart care rose to 169,066 in … Read more

S Club urge fans to learn CPR after Paul Cattermole’s death

S Club urge fans to learn CPR after Paul Cattermole’s death

S Club have joined forces with the British Heart Foundation (Image: Frederick Iyeh/BHF) Bubblegum pop legends S Club are urging fans to reach for their phones and learn CPR in memory of late bandmate Paul Cattermole. The star died aged 46 of an underlying heart condition last April, shortly after the group announced a reunion … Read more

MP who survived a heart attack at 47 spotted the signs before it was too late

MP who survived a heart attack at 47 spotted the signs before it was too late

Dean Russell, 47, ended up in hospital after feeling a “slow burn” in his chest last August. Most people believe that a heart attack means you will keel over in pain but that is not always the case, he said. The Watford MP also told the Express: “I was one minute away from my house … Read more