29 h. ago The common types of medication you shouldn’t have with coffee

While your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines to reduce effectiveness or increase side effects

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3 d. ago Doctors told me I had anxiety and turned me away... now I'm bedridden

Maisie Moore, 25, from south West London, spends every day sequestered to her bed in a brace given her severe neck pain, alongside high blood pressure, a racing heart and intense nausea.

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4 d. ago Scot dad gets blood pressure warning from doctor but makes change to lose 2 stone

Marcel Botes, 33, from Edinburgh, struggled to resist the urge to snack, particularly after dinner. But after making one simple change, he's shed nearly two stone in weight

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6 d. ago Half teaspoon of these seeds could stop greying and cut high blood pressure

The black seeds can be added to almost any dish as a tasty garnish to offer people several health benefits

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6 d. ago Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool 'idiots' what for after stressing him out on the biggest night of them all

Gerrard found himself drawn to nearby spectators who were raising his blood pressure

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8 d. ago Anneka was told she had kidney failure in her 30s. The cause? Undetected high blood pressure. As cases skyrocket, she now reveals the signs that were missed

It was only by chance that Anneka Murphy discovered the awful truth. While at work one day, the primary school teacher was accidentally pricked by the needle of a diabetic pupil's insulin syringe.

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1 week ago Woman who died for 11 minutes shares horrifying warning about what she saw

Charlotte Holmes, 68, died for 11 minutes after her blood pressure spiked during a routine heart check-up - she was later revived and shared her experience of the 'afterlife'

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1 week ago Put down the salad and broccoli – chocolate and red wine now count towards your five a day

Scientists reckon that tasty treats like chocolate and red wine could be part of your five-a-day as they're rich in flavonoids, chemicals which can lower blood pressure and make you live longer

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1 week ago The herbs and spices that CAN reduce bloating, cut blood sugar or boost memory

Could sprinkling cinnamon on your porridge help cut blood pressure? Does adding fresh parsley to your salad count as one of your five-a-day?

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2 w. ago Five ways to help ‘fight or flight’ stress hormone and bring down blood pressure

Triggering the body's natural stress hormone is perfectly normal when it's needed – but if it stays high it can lead to weight gain, or too low, it might cause fatigue and low mood

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3 w. ago High blood pressure cases are rising – three ways to prevent hypertension at home

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects a third of adults in the UK and can cause stroke, heart attack and kidney failure if left untreated

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3 w. ago Northampton heartbreak as Penaud inspires Bordeaux to Champions Cup glory

Final: Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux BèglesFrench side claim their first Champions Cup titleBeneath the roof of Welsh rugby’s noisiest cathedral here was a game to raise anybody’s blood pressure. There have been some extraordinary finals in this tournament but none as breathless or frenetic for such long periods. This was rugby on fast forward, a blink-and-you-miss-it thriller that finally ended with Bordeaux winning the first Champions Cup title in their history.They just about deserved their special vintage but what a contest. Northampton, reduced to 13 players at one stage with two men in the sin-bin, were heroically brave and insanely committed. Every single Saint refused to bend the knee despite a worsening casualty list and collectively played a full part in a final that rocked and rolled from start to finish. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The 10 symptoms of 'silent killer' high blood pressure you should never ignore

Around one third of people with high blood pressure don't realise, earning it the nickname "silent killer".

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3 w. ago The latest walking trend that could help burn more calories and lower blood pressure

Any walking is good for your health

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3 w. ago I’m taking beta blockers for my anxiety – and so are many of my friends. Is that a problem?

Dreading the thought of giving a speech, or stressed about a big work event? Your GP may prescribe beta blockers to reduce the effects of adrenaline on your heart. Here’s what happened when I took themI first took beta blockers two years ago, when I was asked to give a eulogy. Terrible at public speaking on a good day, let alone at a funeral, my first instinct was to refuse to do it. I had made a speech at a friend’s wedding 15 years before and my legs shook so violently throughout that I thought I would collapse. This isn’t a case of being overcritical or dramatic: I find it almost impossible to stand up in front of a crowd and talk. It is an ordeal, for all involved – or it was before I took beta blockers.Beta blockers are a prescription medication that blocks adrenaline and therefore temporarily reduces the body’s reaction to stress. Routinely given to patients with heart and circulatory conditions, including angina, atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure, as well as to prev...

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