If you are suffering from high cholesterol it means you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. Over time this can build up in the blood vessels causing blockages. This can prevent blood flowing properly through the arteries. For this reason having high cholesterol is a major risk factor … Read more
The potential of semaglutide is only just beginning to be understood. (Image: Getty) Taking a weight-loss drug could provide a “Fountain of Youth” tackling the underlying causes of a wide range of conditions, scientists have predicted. A raft of groundbreaking studies presented at the world’s largest cardiology conference on Friday provided fresh evidence of the … Read more
We are all well aware of the impact our diet has on our health. Many of us know that eating a healthy, balanced diet packed with fruits and vegetables can help lower our risk for certain conditions. But what is perhaps less known is the potential health benefits of a specific fruit, mostly used as … Read more
Experts are championing the daily consumption of a particular ‘superfood’ to combat high blood pressure after dramatic test results. Scientists found that drinking a 250ml glass of beetroot juice every day can significantly lower blood pressure, with test subjects experiencing normalised levels within just four weeks. Interestingly, when participants stopped consuming the juice, their blood … Read more
Experts are sending out a stark warning to people taking a commonplace, budget-friendly painkiller daily without a doctor’s prescription. Millions of people are taking aspirin in a well-meaning, yet misguided, attempt to stave off heart ailments and strokes, yet professionals caution against needless and potentially hazardous consumption. Analysis involving 150 million adults highlighted a widespread … Read more
What we eat and drink plays an enormous role in our health and well-being. So much so that certain foods are known to raise our risk for certain conditions, while others can lower it. However, when it comes to foods that are healthiest for us we tend to think of fruits and vegetables as prime … Read more
Medical experts have sounded the alarm over a subtle sign that could signal grave heart failure risks, the leading cause of death in the UK. Alarmingly, many individuals are oblivious to the loss of this sense but, if you’re unable to wake up and smell the roses, you could be at risk of serious heart … Read more
Many of us are aware of the importance of having a good oral hygiene routine. Regularly brushing and flossing our teeth is vital for preventing tooth decay and bad breath. However, not sticking to these habits could have even more serious consequences than we might realise. According to one expert, not looking after our teeth … Read more
In a recent segment on the “Today” show, Chantrise Holliman, a mother, wife and heart health educator based in Georgia, shared the story of her heart attack and what seemed like the fairly benign symptoms that accompanied it. Holliman experienced nausea, vomiting and mild chest pressure. The first two symptoms ― which aren’t commonly associated … Read more
