Doctor warns of signs of syndrome that can lead to heart disease

Doctor warns of signs of syndrome that can lead to heart disease

A doctor has warned of five red flag signs that you are secretly suffering from a deadly condition that can lead to several life-threatening illnesses. Bariatric surgeon Doctor Maksims Mukans urged people to seek medical help if they spot any symptoms of metabolic syndrome.  Metabolic syndrome is the name for a cluster of conditions that … Read more

Tim Spector says tiny amount of this food can slash diabetes, stroke, heart disease risk

Tim Spector says tiny amount of this food can slash diabetes, stroke, heart disease risk

Diet is a key factor in our overall health and wellbeing with certain foods known to be worse for us or better for us than others. Eating too much of some types of food can even raise your risk for dangerous conditions like high cholesterol or high blood pressure. It can seem daunting to make … Read more

Five foods you probably didn’t know could raise your risk of heart disease

Five foods you probably didn’t know could raise your risk of heart disease

Ultra processed living is a new way of life for many people in Britain. In a new survey of more than 2,000 people, eight out of 10 people said their diet was made up of ultra processed foods (UPFs). The research by Viridian Nutrition also highlighted the fact three quarters of people think they consume … Read more

Heart specialist shares simple test that can predict your risk of heart disease

Heart specialist shares simple test that can predict your risk of heart disease

In the UK, heart health is a growing problem with cardiovascular disease accounting for around a quarter of all deaths every year. This includes conditions such as coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke. There are several markers that can indicate whether you have a heart problem. Like many conditions there are symptoms that the … Read more

Cardiologist shares five things she would never do when it comes to heart health

Cardiologist shares five things she would never do when it comes to heart health

The heart is one of our vital organs, needed to pump blood around the body. If there is any kind of problem with the heart it can prove fatal. In the UK, heart and circulatory diseases are among the biggest causes of death – accounting for around a quarter of all fatalities every year. These … Read more