All news on the topic: Blood pressure

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Chemists call for extra funds for heart care so they can ease pressure on NHS
The Company Chemists’ Association urged the Government to stump up more cash so pharmacies can become 'the first port of call for cardiovascular care' by delivering more blood pressure checks
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Healthy drink can help lower blood pressure in three hours
Millions of Brits are living with high blood pressure which can cause heart attacks and strokes
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Dad set to lose all his fingers and toes after Strep A virus turned into sepsis
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. James Wood contracted sepsis after a case of Strep A before being rushed to hospital when his skin turned yellow, with doctors labelling him one of the "poorliest patients in the country"
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Assisted conception is not a risk to long-term health
Miriam Stoppard says research shows that IVF babies are just as healthy as those naturally conceived
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Six tell-tale signs of having a stroke that aren't on the FAST list of symptoms
Stroke symptoms are commonly remembered under the four-letter acronym, FAST, which stands for; face, arms, speech and time
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Foods and medication you should never mix - including dairy and antibiotics
Expert warns of 'risky concoctions' which could have potentially serious consequences
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Vet's warning as puppy rushed for treatment after scoffing 1kg of Mini Eggs
The prying pup was rushed to the hospital after throwing up countless times at home and in the car - and vets have urged other pet owners to be careful with Easter round the corner
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Mediterranean diet can slash heart attacks in people at higher risk, says study
First-of-its-kind research appears to back up long-held belief that eating southern European cuisine can help hundreds of millions with obesity, diabetes or other risk factors
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'Step closer to a safer way of stopping kidney failure in diabetics'
Dr Miriam Stoppard shares exciting research from Bristol University that will be welcome news to the 4.8 million people in the UK who have diabetes, a condition that puts them at greater risk of kidney issues
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Tests on bread reveal three slices have more salt than a bag of crisps
The saltiest was Hovis White Since 1886 cob, with 1.48g per 100g of bread, around three slices, compared to 0.34g in a packet of Walkers crisps
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Dehydration 'almost as bad as smoking' - how much water you need to avoid stroke
Drinking the recommended amount of water each day may not only protect against the condition, but could also improve a person's outcome in the event of a stroke.
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'I used to eat 8 Big Macs a day, now I've dropped 10st and my life has changed'
Vic Choules swapped McDonald's Big Macs and chocolate for healthy homemade meals and transformed his physical and mental wellbeing after deciding to change his lifestyle
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Sugary drinks tax slashed child obesity by 5,000 cases, researchers say
For year six girls, the study found an 8% reduction in obesity, equivalent to preventing 5,234 cases of obesity per year in this group
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Lower blood pressure by slashing smoked and processed meat from your diet
Too much salt can cause hypertension - as well as raise your risk of heart disease and stroke. The Heart Research Institute UK (HRI) have advised Brits to cut down on certain foods.
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Mum and daughter lost 15 stone between them after teaming up to shed the pounds
When Johannah Crabtree decided to attend Slimming World to lose weight, mum Carol agreed to join her for moral support. Now they have both totally transformed their lifestyle
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Seven health risks from vaping to watch out for - including popcorn lung disease
The much-touted 'safer' alternative to traditional smoking is said to have its fair share of 'hidden dangers' - including lung disease and a potential increased risk of cancer
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Top 10 things Brits will track - with step count topping the list
Brits are turning to trackers to help monitor various areas of their lives - including weight, and energy use at home
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'Game changer' weight loss drug beloved by celebrities to be available on NHS
Thousands are expected to be offered the appetite suppressant Wegovy on prescription after the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence gave the NHS the green light for it to be used
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Amy Hart is planning to leave her baby at home when she goes on honeymoon
Former Love Island star Amy Hart says she is planning to leave her baby at home when she goes on honeymoon with her partner Sam to Walt Disney World in Florida
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Kerry Katona's disastrous holiday as daughter DJ, 8, suffers health scare
Mum-of-five Kerry Katona says her recent family trip to Turkey was ruined after both she and daughter Dylan Jorge were ill and 'couldn't wait to come home'
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Dad waiting for transplant as doctor warns of Black and Asian donor shortage
Ayo Samuel, 58, is trying to find a live donor to help change his life as he is desperate to join his grandchildren Harry, eight, Luca, six and Hunter, five, for a game of football
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'Our nerves can handle no more - Jeremy Hunt must act now on energy bills'
The Tories continue to run the country making decisions at the 11th hour, says Paul Routledge, but the chancellor must act urgently ahead of the Budget to avoid a cliff-edge calamity
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Having good friends can slash your risk of 11 silent killers including cancer
A new study has found that spending time with our buddies can help keep us healthy in middle age. The study was carried out by the University of Queensland in Australia, who used data from 7,700 Aussie women ranging in age from 45 to 50.
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Bad breath could be warning sign of ‘deadly’ heart disease, study suggests
Researchers at the Global Health Institute in Switzerland have identified a link between bad breath and coronary heart disease
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'I ditched the contraceptive pill and broke out with acne - I felt like a freak'
Jennifer Outhwaite, 41, shares her experience of battling hormonal spots after having children - and says she was too afraid to leave the house without make-up