56 m. ago I Swear review – biopic of pioneering Tourette syndrome activist is funny, fierce and full of heart

Kirk Jones’s moving film about of John Davidson, the man who taught Britain about Tourette, offers compassion and catharsis Feelgood true-life heart-warmers about courageous people overcoming medical conditions are common enough. But not when that condition zaps and jabs and stabs at the genre itself, piercing the carapace of sentimentality while surreally commenting on the form and on the demure niceties of polite society, in which we all keep our thoughts to ourselves.Kirk Jones’s terrifically warm, generous film is about real-life activist John Davidson, who is from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders and has Tourette syndrome, with its tics, compulsive behaviour patterns and random obscene shouts. He was awarded an MBE in 2019 for his work educating the nation about the condition since he first exhibited its symptoms as a teenager in 1989, as captured in the BBC’s sensational documentary John’s Not Mad. I Swear contains a great performance from Robert Aramayo, full of intelligenc...

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20 h. ago My mother hugged me and knew instantly I had a heart condition. This is the tell

Neeta, a trained GP, drew her daughter in for a hug and instant noticed an anomaly that would end up saving her daughter's life.

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9 d. ago I’ve had discomfort down below for a year, nothing has cured it – help!

HEART disease is the world’s biggest killer. It includes conditions that narrow or block blood vessels and can cause heart attack or stroke. While we know they are emergencies, many people aren’t aware that their daily habits can have a profound impact on their heart health. Things that increase your risk include smoking, stress, alcohol,...

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1 week ago Ellen DeGeneres mourns fan with heart condition whom she called her 'only boyfriend' after his death at 19

During his health battle as a little boy, he made a string of heartwarming guest appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, calling her his 'girlfriend.'

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1 week ago New warning for millions on drugs like fluoxetine and metoprolol

Combining beta blockers abd antidepressants could trigger potentially fatal heart conditions, according to a new study

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1 week ago The 3 sleep symptoms that mean your child could have condition linked to heart disease and stroke – and why it’s rising

SLEEP APNOEA is a serious disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts in your sleep. Over the years, the condition has been linked to a higher risk of stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Sleep apnoea is most common in adults, particularly those in middle age or older, but it can affect children,...

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2 w. ago A death from heart disease takes place every three minutes, charity warns

Every day, around 480 families across the UK will lose a loved one to cardiovascular conditions such as heart attack and stroke

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2 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire urge 'at risk' people with heart conditions to get flu vaccine

Flu causes inflammation and puts extra stress on the heart and circulatory system which can lead to hospitalisation from heart-related problems.

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2 w. ago Easy to miss warning sign of high cholesterol can be spotted in cold weather

Having high cholesterol can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and while the condition is often symptomless, there are some signs that may indicate you have it

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2 w. ago 'See a doctor immediately' if your fingernails do this when you press them

This unusual test could warns you of a leaky heart, a potentially dangerous health condition

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2 w. ago Climate scientists reveal exactly how many people in Europe DIED from heat

Scientists reveal exactly how many people died due to the summer 2024's heat, which can trigger conditions such as heat exhaustion and heart failure.

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2 w. ago Parents of baby girl say world has been 'blown apart' as they issue desperate plea

Six-month-old Rory has been in hospital since she was born due to a condition that causes the left ventricle of her heart to be stretched and enlarged - her parents are desperate for a donor and refuse to lose hope

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2 w. ago Parents of baby on heart transplant waiting list make desperate plea for donor

Rory Fletcher, aged six months, has been in hospital since she was born as her health condition prevents her heart from pumping blood properly.

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3 w. ago What are beta blockers? The little blue pill creating a stir in Hollywood

A pill first developed in the 1960s to treat heart conditions has made its way into dressing rooms, award ceremonies and even first dates

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3 w. ago The common sleep habit that increases risk of dozens of deadly conditions... including dementia and heart disease

A new Mayo Clinic study reveals that a common sleep disorder affecting over 70 million Americans, increases dementia risk by 40 percent equivalent to aging the brain by an additional 3.5 years.

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