6 h. ago Revealed: Popular alcoholic drink could REDUCE your risk of a sudden cardiac arrest

Nicholas Grubic, of the University of Toronto, said the study casts doubt on the long-held belief that red wine is better for you than white (pictured, file photo).

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7 h. ago Drinking white wine and champagne could reduce risk of cardiac arrest, new study finds

Eating more fruit and staying positive may also help lower risk, researchers find

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8 h. ago Drinking white wine and eating more fruit ‘could reduce risk of cardiac arrest’

A cardiac arrest is an emergency medical situation that usually happens without warning.

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10 h. ago Drinking champagne could reduce risk of sudden cardiac arrest, study suggests

Maintaining a positive mood and eating more fruit may also help lower risk, researchers findDrinking champagne, eating more fruit, staying slim and maintaining a positive outlook on life could help reduce the risk of a sudden cardiac arrest, the world’s first study of its kind suggests.Millions of people worldwide die every year after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), when the heart stops pumping blood around the body without warning. They are caused by a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm, when the electrical system in the heart is not working properly. Without immediate treatment such as CPR, those affected will die. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference

Some memory lapses are nothing to worry about, but getting help for early warning signs can reduce the risk of them progressingYou walk into a room and forget why. Someone introduces themselves at a party and within seconds you’ve forgotten their name. You can’t remember where you parked the car. You’ve put your phone in the fridge. You can’t recall your granddaughter’s name. Your best friend dies and you keep forgetting they’re gone.Is it tiredness, distraction, or is it dementia? Most of us over a certain age will, at least once in our lives, do one of the above and worry we are losing our marbles. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Doctors reveal exactly how much sex you need to reduce your risk of cancer

If you're in a long-term relationship, chances are sizzling sex has slipped down the list of your priorities.

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44 h. ago ‘This is important’: on the ground with Liverpool fans at Anfield

Emotions ran high as the club prepared for Premier League final against Tottenham“This is important. It means a lot to be here,” said Ann-Marie Barton, who remembers the mixed emotions when Liverpool last won the title: yes she was drinking champagne, but it was alone at home because of the Covid pandemic. “It was just me and Scooby [a stuffed mascot], and he doesn’t talk much.”On Sunday she was out in blazing sunshine at Anfield with good friends lapping up the communal party atmosphere. Everyone seemed to be smiling. It was some party and was never going to be spoiled. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'I’m a GP and these six habits can reduce your risk of dementia'

A doctor has urged people to stick to six life-changing habits to help keep dementia at bay, advising that these easy-to-follow suggestions can help 'reduce risk and boost cognitive function'

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5 d. ago Pill that slashes risk of breast cancer recurring to be available on NHS

A new twice-daily pill has been approved for NHS use, offering a significant reduction in the risk of certain breast cancers recurring.

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5 d. ago Revealed: The viruses that can give you cancer. Experts now say one in five cancer

Quit smoking, go easy on the alcohol and stick to a healthy diet. For years, this has been the mantra for reducing our risk of cancer. But cancer is not always due to lifestyle, habits or even genetic risk.

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6 d. ago One of UK’s most prescribed drugs could reduce death rate of common blood cancer

Researchers discovered that patients who took a statin had a 61 per cent reduced risk of dying from their cancer

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7 d. ago Doctor reveals exact amount of sleep needed to cut heart attack or stroke risk

Sleeping a certain amount of hours reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke according to new research. Those who sleep more or less than this are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease

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7 d. ago Josie Gibson reveals she contracted a medieval disease while filming new TV show on the best first class air travel

While filming Around The World In First Class for Channel 5, Josie enjoyed the enviable lifestyle of drinking champagne and tucking in to rich food in Michelin-starred restaurants.

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7 d. ago Josie Gibson reveals she has been diagnosed with a medieval disease while filming new TV show

While filming Around The World In First Class for Channel 5, Josie enjoyed the enviable lifestyle of drinking champagne and tucking in to rich food in Michelin-starred restaurants.

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7 d. ago This simple daily activity may help you live longer and aid your heart

Regularly taking the stairs is linked to a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause

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7 d. ago Help to reduce high blood pressure lowers dementia risk, study finds

Lifestyle changes and medications found to reduce risk of cognitive disease by about 15%People given intensive help to reduce their high blood pressure such as medication and coaching have a lower risk of dementia, researchers have found.According to the World Health Organization, 57 million people around the world had dementia in 2021. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scientists pinpoint lifestyle change that could delay dementia for YEARS

Previous studies have shown that preventing vision loss, treating depression and doing plenty of exercise are all ways of reducing the risk.

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1 week ago Love your lawn and reduce risk of dementia at free garden centre sessions in the Clyde Valley

Dobbies Sandyholm will be linking up with Alzheimer’s Research UK in May

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1 week ago Detail in the way you walk could put you at risk of sudden cardiac death

British scientists, who tracked more than 420,000 adults, found it was most beneficial for women under 60 who were a healthy weight and those with pre-existing conditions.

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1 week ago Secret to living longer could be hidden inside very easy brisk walking exercises

Scientists believe promoting efforts for people to walk faster “may be a safe and effective way” to cut deaths from stroke and cardiac arrest, they claimed in a landmark new study

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