20 h. ago Fruit juice costing 10p could slash cholesterol and blood pressure

High blood pressure and cholesterol are two very common health concerns in the UK, but a new study has found that a popular breakfast drink could help keep them at bay

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27 h. ago Fitness fanatics given surprise statement on scoffing chocolate and drinking wine

Natural compounds found in the treats, called polyphenols, slash the risk of developing a bulging gut and prevent heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure

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48 h. ago 9 health tests that could 'save your life' especially in later years, say experts

Conditions like aneurysm and high blood pressure may not show symptoms until it’s too late

Science

3 d. ago Aktiia blood pressure monitor bracelet review: a smart wearable taking pressure off doctor visits

Continuous smart monitoring without the stress

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4 d. ago Nurse warns hay fever sufferers over common medication that 'raises blood pressure'

With spring now here, many Brits will be suffering from hay fever - but some medications used to treat the condition may not be suitable for all

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2 w. ago Doctors shares 3 200ml drinks that can stop pain and lower blood pressure

There are three drinks packed with health benefits that you can choose from

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2 w. ago Aldi's new £13 gadget tracks your blood pressure, sleep and steps

Aldi's budget-friendly tracker will arrive in stores this week, and it could be just the thing for anyone keen to track their progress

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2 w. ago Dressing like a witch is in fashion – finally I am ahead of the curve

Like other middle-aged women, my wardrobe is predominantly made up of black, loosely fitting clothing, often worn backwards. I’m glad to see us represented in the witchcore trend. “It’s time,” the New York Times says, “to start dressing like a witch.” I don’t think this headline filled me with joy just because it was one of the few not to give me palpitations and a 20-point blood pressure spike; I’m genuinely excited to read that witchcore is coming.Despite wearing the same grubby sweatshirt five days a week, I love finding out what florid, fever dreams fashion has cooked up: can it ever top Balenciaga spring/summer 2023, when furious-looking models trudged through mud in giant boots, like teens forced to walk the family dog in winter? This report suggested the current round of shows were less out-there, but brimming with good news for the middle-aged homeworker. There is, reportedly, “a very witchy vibe to the entire season”, exemplified by the Tom Ford show and the upsettingly nam...

Culture

3 w. ago Pregnant woman was told 'not to be dramatic' before her baby died after medics dismissed red flag symptoms as a 'stomach bug'

Katalin Szabo's son Dexter died 27 weeks into her pregnancy after maternity staff failed to intervene in an emergency, despite her raising concerns about severe pain, vomiting and high blood pressure.

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3 w. ago Simple bedtime routine cuts stress 68% and helps you get to sleep

You can slash your heart rate and blood pressure with one swap

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