9 h. ago Two common full English breakfast foods can raise heart attack risk

Elevated cholesterol levels mean there's an excess of the fatty substance in your bloodstream, which can lead to arterial blockages over time

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17 h. ago Disneyland horror as woman has a heart attack and dies on the Haunted Mansion ride

Emergency crews responded to the scene at 6.30pm on a report that there was an unresponsive woman in her 60s on the ghost train ride but tragically she could not be saved

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18 h. ago Man accused of killing young mum and three kids in house fire dies of heart attack awaiting trial

Mohammed Shabir, 45, was taken ill at HMP Leeds, where he was being held on remand, due to stand trial in connection with the deaths of Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her three children last August

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24 h. ago Four simple tips to protect your heart from inactivity, poor diet and stress

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for nearly one-third of all deaths

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27 h. ago Man accused of murdering mother and her three children died of heart attack after collapsing in prison minutes after visit from his family, inquest hears

Mohammed Shabir, 45, was due to go on trial later this year for the murders of Bryonie Gawith, 29, Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle, who died in the blaze last year.

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30 h. ago Scots man's severe anxiety 'made him feel like he was dying from heart attack'

After trying therapy, he discovered that persistent exercise helped calm his mind and reduce his anxiety.

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40 h. ago ‘Exercise snacks’ can be a secret weapon to boost your health and fitness, study shows

Approximately 1.8 billion adults globally are at an increased risk of non-communicable diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, due to insufficient amounts of physical activity

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5 d. ago Tenerife heart attack leaves Brit in coma and prisoner on holiday island

John Lockyer Drury, 55, was on holiday in Tenerife with his wife Lisa when he suffered a heart attack - he is now in a coma and his wife claims their insurer is not helping them

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6 d. ago Brit grandad fighting for life in Tenerife after heart attack leaves family with £31,000 medical bill

John Lockyer Drury, 55, was in his 'favourite place' with his wife Lisa when he suffered a heart attack in September - he is still in a coma weeks later

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6 d. ago Six minutes of terror: how Manchester synagogue attack unfolded

Witnesses screamed ‘he’s got a bomb’ and ‘shoot him’ before suspect was killed by armed policeWorshippers had arrived early for a special morning service at Heaton Park shul in north Manchester. It was Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and rabbi Daniel Walker was leading prayers in his long white robes. By 9.31am, they were stained with blood.As people made their way to the synagogue, they saw a small black car being driven erratically before it crashed into the gates. At first, some thought the driver had suffered a heart attack. But within seconds he had jumped out of the vehicle, dressed all in black, and had started stabbing those nearby. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Manchester’s Jews left in fear after ‘inevitable’ attack strikes at heart of community

A multicultural city proud of its sense of cohesion reels after atrocity shatters calm on holiest day of the Jewish year

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8 d. ago Virginia man who suffered heart attack while driving describes ‘miracle’ stroke of luck that saved his life

His widow maker artery was at least 90 percent blocked in two different sections, the man said

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9 d. ago Scientists reveal warning signs that appear before every heart attack or stroke

High blood pressure is most common culprit

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9 d. ago Women given terrifying heart attack warning over powerful storms set to hit without warning

NASA has warned that more solar storms could soon hit Earth, and a new study has found that it could have dire consequences for human health.

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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 Doctors pinpoint the most common warning signs that occur YEARS before a heart attack or stroke

The findings overturn the widespread belief that heart disease can strike 'out of the blue', affecting people with no obvious health problems.

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1 week ago Scots dad had heart attack at 38 as family call for search for cure

Demi Cunningham, 22, and her family are grateful that Billy Cunningham lived to see his 40th birthday earlier this year.

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1 week ago Time of day you should drink coffee to lower heart attack and stroke risk

A new study has found that drinking coffee at a certain time of day could reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke

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1 week ago Woman says finding cures should be priority after father’s heart attack aged 38

Billy Cunningham, from Cumbernauld, now lives with stage four heart disease, despite only just turning 40.

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1 week ago ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: I had no symptoms but the doctor said I was at high risk of a heart attack. It was only luck that saved my life Was my time at Vogue to blame?

The other day I saw my boyfriend's blood pressure monitor on his desk, so I thought I might as well check mine. How lucky I did.

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