Health And Wellbeing For The Over 50s

Heart Attack, Stroke & Heart Disease

Heart Related

There are many different types of heart disease resulting in heart attack and stroke. Let us guide you through symptoms and treatment if you suffer from heart related problems.

Heart Related Articles
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Understanding Cholesterol: Knowing Your Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol is sometimes referred to as the “silent killer”. In fact, according to Heart UK, the cholesterol charity, approximately half of all heart attacks are caused by high cholesterol levels. It’s also one of the main causes of stroke.

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Reducing the Risks of Hypertension / High Blood Pressure

igh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the result of increased pressure against your artery walls.

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Warning Signs Of A Stroke To Look Out For

Each week as we turn on the television to listen to the news, the sudden death of someone in the …

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11 Possible Health Benefits Of The Avocado

The avocado has been credited with many possible health benefits in recent times so let us have a look to …

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Low Magnesium Intake Linked To High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, on a regular basis, is potentially very dangerous as it can increase our risk of a number …

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How to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Have you been told you have high blood pressure? If so, it’s important to make some healthy changes to your …

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Women Wrongly Diagnosed After Heart Attack According To Report

When a heart attack strikes, it doesn’t always feel the same in women as it does in men. Women don’t …

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Reducing the Risk of Stroke: Practical Lifestyle Changes

Most people have heard of a stroke, but surprisingly few people actually know exactly what they are and whether they …

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Do You Know Your Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Levels?

As the 50+ age group could have any number of health issues ticking away undetected, it’s best to “Know Your …

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Testosterone Boosts Could Save Men from Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease

UK researchers have found that boosting men’s testosterone levels could reduce deaths from heart disease and type 2 diabetes. A …

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Good Cholesterol Vs Bad Cholesterol: Understanding the Difference and Staying Healthy

Most people associate the word ‘cholesterol’ with obesity, ill-health, and increased risk of heart attack. Whilst it’s certainly true that …

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Celebrities with Surprising Heart Conditions

National Heart Month each February acts as a powerful reminder about the importance of looking after our heart health, and …

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