17 h. ago How a regular sauna session could help you stave off heart disease... and even dementia

The research has found that those who use a sauna four to seven times a week are around 60 per cent less likely to suffer a fatal heart attack

Politics

29 h. ago How up to nine million Britons might have a 'silent' syndrome that raises both heart AND kidney failure risk

As many as nine million Britons may be unknowingly at heightened risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure because they are living with an unrecognised health syndrome.

Events

64 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson issues candid health update following previous heart surgery

After suffering a shocking health scare in 2014 Jeremy Clarkson has taken measures to adopt a healthier lifestyle

Politics

4 d. ago Cardiologist reveals one of the most effective ways to prolong your life

One study found that a low level of fitness poses a greater risk of death over time than other traditional risk factors

Transport

8 d. ago How strutting your stuff to ABBA's Dancing Queen could help boost your heart health

Researchers found that dancing to the track, which is about 100 beats per minute, results in a healthier heart rate than faster songs of 140bpm, such as Michael Jackson's Beat It.

Politics

8 d. ago Research may have found the secret to delaying chronic illness in old age

A study followed more than 2,400 people for 15 years. Here’s what it found

Science

8 d. ago Lung cancer warning for foods which make up ‘half the average diet’ after new study

A study linked ultra-processed foods to 32 harmful health effects including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, adverse mental health and early death

Events

9 d. ago Pain killer taken by millions linked to deadly heart conditions, study finds

Danish researchers conducted a review of previous clinical trials and found the drug provides minimal pain relief while more than doubling a patient's overall risk of deadly cardiac effects.

Events

2 w. ago Public in the dark on high blood pressure despite being leading cause of heart attacks and strokes

One in three Britons have high blood pressure, or hypertension as it is known medically, which dramatically raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and dementia.

Events

2 w. ago Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger heart AND brain damage, study suggests

Experts behind the research from the Centre for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials in San Sebastián, urged officials to review current aspartame consumption guidelines.

Events

2 w. ago How to avoid ‘holiday heart syndrome’ and other festive health concerns

An overload of holiday stress could lead to dangerous and deadly heart conditions, experts warn

Politics

2 w. ago Millions at risk of heart attacks if they eat common sweet while on medication

People need to double-check food labels and make sure this is avoided at all costs

Events

2 w. ago Pharmaceutical expert says 'superfood' lower cholesterol and blood pressure

It's often eaten at Christmas and one pharmacy expert said it contains key heart health antitoxidants

Events

2 w. ago Forget the Mediterranean diet, eat like a Viking! Nordic meal plan can boost heart AND liver health, study finds

Swedish scientists discovered that the meal plan improved blood sugar control in type 2 diabetics by slashing the amount of fat in the liver.

Society

2 w. ago Doctor says '90% of heart attacks' linked to 1 morning habit

The NHS says a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when blood supply to the heart becomes blocked, typically by a blood clot. Across the UK, heart attacks result in approximately a hospital admission every five minutes

Events

2 w. ago The Christmas foods that could support heart health and immune function

Here’s how to pack maximum flavour, pleasure and a little nutritional virtue onto your Christmas plate

Society

2 w. ago The festive ‘superfood’ that could boost heart health and prevent cancer

Cranberries are rich in antioxidants – which help protect cells against damage

Society

2 w. ago 'I'm a doctor and 90% of heart attacks begin with 1 morning habit

In the UK around 100,000 hospital admissions every year - an average of one every five minutes - are due to heart attacks. And one doctor has said 90 per cent are due to one reason

Events

2 w. ago This salad and side dish staple could be spiking your sodium

Most Americans already get more than 1,000 milligrams of excess sodium, leaving them at risk for life-threatening cardiac events

Politics

2 w. ago Strictly star provides health update after hospital visit 'strikes fear into his heart'

The popular astrologer competed with Flavia Cacace on the BBC dancing competition in 2011

Events