Every 22 minutes, a woman in Canada dies of a heart attack. But the majority don’t have to, experts say, warning that more women will die unnecessarily if the medical community doesn’t tailor care to their needs.
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Burt Lancaster’s popular pastime lead to brain and heart damage
Burt Lancaster, an Academy Award winner, put his life on the line by developing a life-long habit of smoking.
Hubble images a gorgeous spiral galaxy with a brightly glowing heart
Another stunning image of the wonders of space was shared this week by researchers using the Hubble Space Telescope. This Hubble image shows the galaxy NGC 1961, its spiral arms reaching out into the darkness and swirling around its bright and busy center. The galaxy is located 180 million light-years away, in the constellation Camelopardalis, […]
Popular painkiller has ‘excessive sodium’ which increases risk of heart disease says study
A full dose of the medication – depending on the brand – can take you out of the NHS’ recommended range of sodium intake.
Heart disease: The popular non-alcoholic drink associated with a higher risk – new study
ALTHOUGH the summer is gone, enjoying a chilled glass of a sugary fizzy drink is not completely off the table. Beloved by many, soft drinks are a popular choice whether you reach for a cola or lemonade. While refreshing beverages are highly enjoyable, a certain ingredient hidden in each bottle could boost your risk of […]
Brushing teeth shown to reduce heart failure risk – how many times a day should do it?
BRUSHING your teeth twice a day is something most people are brought up to do. It’s a way to maintain oral health and keep those teeth and the mouth in question in top condition. However, new research suggests it might not be enough to ward off heart failure.
How a heart transplant gave this Ontario man new zest for a 2nd chance at life
Tyler Montgomery of Port Franks, Ont., is wasting no time starting his second chance at life, a year after a life-saving heart transplant at Toronto General Hospital. He even got down on one knee at the London Health Sciences Centre where he received followup care, in “the place that takes care of my heart,” to propose to his girlfriend.
Anton du Beke’s former Strictly partner feared ‘heart attack and severe nausea’ on series
Judy Murray, 61, took part in the 12th series of Strictly Come Dancing and was partnered with professional dancer Anton Du Beke, with the pair making it to week eight of the competition. Despite often placing at the bottom of the leaderboard, the tennis coach was saved each week by the public vote and the […]
Ben Shephard reduced to tears over heartbreaking GMB reunion ‘My solid heart thawed’
“But, if we didn’t carry on caring for people then who would? “And when you’re caring for vulnerable people, then you have a duty of care to continue,” the guest added. “It’s amazing,” Ben interjected. “You’re doing an extraordinary job and to make that sacrifice Lisa, everyone will understand how tough that would’ve been.” Turning […]
Kate Garraway’s ‘heart sinks’ as GMB co-star gives update on her husband’s condition
In Thursday’s GMB, Piers Morgan noted Kate is given “hope” by coronavirus success stories while talking to Jo Tillbrook who recovered from the virus after spending 42 days in hospital. Piers remarked: “One of our colleagues, Kate Garraway, her husband’s been critically ill now for a long period of time. “These stories, I have to […]
