‘Nasty’ sign when you press into leg that could signal fatal diseases

‘Nasty’ sign when you press into leg that could signal fatal diseases

An expert has issued a warning about a “nasty” symptom on the leg that could signal a number of potentially fatal diseases and conditions. According to Dr Dana Brems, pitting oedema is a “common” sign of heart and kidney issues. Speaking on social media platform TikTok, the podiatrist explained more about the bizarre looking phenomenon. … Read more

Just a dollop of dairy food can lower heart disease risk

Just a dollop of dairy food can lower heart disease risk

A dollop of Greek yoghurt on your muesli might do more than just improve the taste – it could potentially benefit your heart and waistline, according to dietitian Victoria Taylor. However, she cautions that not all yoghurts are created equal. Writing for the British Heart Foundation, she said: “Yoghurt is a nutritious dairy product that … Read more

Experiencing common emotion could raise heart attack risk – study

Experiencing common emotion could raise heart attack risk – study

Brief surges in anger could raise people’s risk of suffering a heart attack, new research suggests. In new findings published on Wednesday, scientists found that humans’ flashes of fury can temporarily damage blood vessels’ ability to dilate properly, which is thought to to be critical in preventing arteries from hardening. The research, published in the Journal … 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