All news on the topic: Heart disease

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Putin's life expectancy 'much shorter' amid heart attack rumours, top doc says
The Kremlin has dismissed fresh speculation that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ill and called rumours that he uses a body double an "absurd hoax", but an expert says he may be biding his time
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'I died and was defibbed back to life - but work want me back in on Monday'
A man who was brought back to life after suffering a heart attack is being hounded to return to work after just four weeks recovery, with HR claiming he has been off long enough
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Subtle sign in your hands could mean you’ve eaten too much salt
The vast majority of us eat far too much salt every day - a whopping 40 per cent above the national guideline. Of course we do actually need it in our diet - but too much is linked to high blood pressure. Here are some tell-tale signs in your body you may notice if you've been having too much
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Exercise hack that takes just minutes and means you can then sit down all day
A new stud has found that brisk walking, housework or jogging could offset the impact of having an office job and watching the telly all night - but the timing is crucial
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Third Russian boss dies suddenly at firm that criticised Putin invading Ukraine
Vladimir Nekrasov, 66, chairman of the Lukoil board of directors, is the third top executive at the company to die in mysterious circumstances within a year-and-a-half
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TV doctor busts myth about exercising in later life with 'two minute' rule
Exercise is crucial for everyone, not matter what age you are, which is why Michael Mosley is keen to bust myths that people in their later life should avoid getting their heart rates up
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Forget your 10k steps - experts say there's an easier way to keep heart healthy
There's a very simple and effective way to improve your heart health - and it's totally free. Find out the new daily exercise that experts are recommending we undertake
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Scientists studying oldest woman in world, 116, to develop cures for diseases
Maria Branyas, who was born in San Francisco, credits her long life to eating plenty of yoghurt and cutting out 'toxic people' but she also thinks her genes and luck had plenty to do with it too
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Putin's health woes from pancreatic cancer claims to 'heart attack in bed'
Vladimir Putin has long been rumoured to be severely ill, with claims of pancreatic and prostate cancers, Parkinson's and other ailments, as sources even suggest body doubles are often used in public
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Inside Yorkshire Ripper cop George Oldfield's grisly illness and tragic death
West Yorkshire Police was notoriously misled after being distracted by a hoax in their search for killer Peter Sutcliffe. Constable George Oldfield became obsessed with the case, and in tonight's The Long Shadow, he is seen falling desperately ill
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OAP fitted with pacemaker as small as a pen lid - and battery lasts 20 years
Graham Motteram said he feels 'very lucky' to be among the first patients to be fitted with the new Aveir VR device, implanted directly into the heart’s right ventricle
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Health group shares which people are most likely to get dementia in old age
Alzheimer’s cases in the US are expected to increase from 5.8 million to 14 million over the next four decades - with women and ethnic minorities most at risk of being diagnosed
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Enjoying a daily cup of tea or coffee can 'keep you stronger in old age'
Researchers at National Universty of Singapore say that drinking coffee and tea at midlife may be associated with a reduced likelihood of physical frailty in late life
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Seven warning signs that may signal a heart problem – and they're not chest pain
Chest pain is not the only symptom of a heart attack and doctors have warned people to be on the look out for a series of tell-tale symptoms which can signal something more serious
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Five scary things your tongue can tell you about your risk of strokes and cancer
The tongue can be an indicator of serious diseases and has been used for more than 2000 years and is now being used to diagnose serious illnesses. Conditions including strokes, cancer and anaemia can be detected
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Two ultra-popular snacks beloved by Brits 'increase risk of deadly disease'
A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says eating more than two weekly serving of red meat may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabets
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Most common day of the week to have deadly heart attack - and the reasons why
There is a death every three minutes in the UK from heart and circulatory disease and a new study has found which day of the week you are most likely to suffer a serious heart attack
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Common snoring treatment used by NHS may actually slow down the signs of ageing
Researchers, from the Federal University of São Paulo in Brazil, have revealed that a common treatment used for a sleeping disorder can also reduce the signs of ageing
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Here’s how the colour of your banana can slash diabetes risk - and boost health
Dr Karan Raj has taken to TikTok to highlight the unique health benefits from each banana shade, with some helping to manage type 2 diabetes
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Walking slowly could mean you're more at risk of dying early, says study
People are more likely to die from a heart attack, cancer or other causes within a decade if they walk at a slower pace, say British researchers
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'If you're short of breath, it may be a bumpy artery'
Dr Miriam Stoppard looks into research from the University of East Anglia that suggest huffing and puffing could point to a problem with your aorta, not your lungs
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Legendary cartoonist Tony Husband tragically dies after heart attack on bridge
Talented cartoonist Tony Husband, 73, has died after suffering a heart attack on Westminster Bridge it has been confirmed as his family pay tribute
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Subtle sign in your neck could be symptom of silent killer, nurse warns
It's a medical condition that affects around 14.4 million people in the UK - but, shockingly, around nine million of those people are unaware that they even have it
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Statins could be linked to increased risk of silent killer, study suggests
Scientists compared high-intensity statins and found patients taking some types may be more than a third more likely to develop a serious debilitating condition
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'Screen time in childhood adds up to a heavier heart and bigger risk of stroke'
Dr Miriam Stoppard delivers a warning from Exeter and Bristol universities on the link between kids, teens and technology and the risk of disease