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Whitty's Christmas health warning for over-65s

England's Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty urges over-65s to take immediate action against infections like flu and Covid-19, which can spike heart attack and stroke risks. Get vaccinated now to ensure protection for Christmas gatherings.

Food Mistakes Raising Cancer and Heart Disease Risk

A leading doctor reveals how simple dietary swaps, like choosing whole fruit over juice and grilled over breaded chicken, can dramatically lower your risk of chronic illness. Learn the facts.

New tool predicts 30-year heart disease risk

A free online calculator now predicts your 30-year risk of heart disease. As UK cardiovascular deaths hit a decade high, this tool could be a vital wake-up call for prevention.

Cheap gout drug could slash heart attack risk

A low-cost gout medication, colchicine, significantly reduces heart attack and stroke risk in heart disease patients, a major review finds. Discover the potential of this NHS drug.

Normal BP in 30s raises heart attack risk

New UK research reveals that 'normal but high' blood pressure in your 30s and 40s can severely reduce heart blood flow by age 77, dramatically increasing heart attack and stroke risk. Start monitoring early.

Midlife heart health crisis linked to dementia risk

Groundbreaking research reveals poor cardiovascular health in your 40s and 50s dramatically increases dementia risk later in life. Discover the vital connection between heart and brain health.

Sleep Duration Linked to Heart Disease Risk

Groundbreaking research reveals how your sleep duration could be silently impacting your heart health, with both too little and too much sleep posing significant risks.

Weight loss jabs boost heart health, study finds

Groundbreaking research shows popular weight loss injections like Wegovy and Ozempic significantly reduce cardiovascular risks alongside promoting weight loss, offering new hope for millions.

Women: Fewer Steps Needed to Fight Heart Disease

Groundbreaking research reveals women can significantly reduce heart disease mortality by achieving just 3,600 daily steps - challenging conventional 10,000-step wisdom and offering more accessible health targets.

Antidepressant linked to heart risk and weight gain

New research from University College London suggests a widely prescribed antidepressant may significantly increase cardiovascular risks and cause substantial weight gain in long-term users.

Neck measurement reveals hidden heart attack risk

Groundbreaking research reveals how a simple neck measurement could predict your risk of stroke and heart attack years before symptoms appear. Discover this crucial health indicator that doctors are calling a game-changer in preventative medicine.

Sleep Sweet Spot: 7-9 Hours Protects Your Heart

Groundbreaking research reveals the precise amount of sleep needed to dramatically reduce heart disease risk. Discover why both too little AND too much sleep could be harming your cardiovascular health.

Common Habits That Risk Aortic Aneurysm

Leading vascular surgeons reveal how everyday activities from heavy lifting to intense workouts could put you at risk of a deadly aortic rupture - and the warning signs you must never ignore.

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