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
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
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
Cardiac arrest survival rates remain stubbornly low – we all have a responsibility to change this. It’s well documented that around 30,000 of us will experience a sudden cardiac arrest outside of hospital each year in the UK, but you may not know shockingly, just one in 10 people are expected to survive. A sudden … Read more