Heart Disease in the News
The articles featured below include news about or mention of heart disease. This is page 4 of 5.
Survey shows older people need help to get more active
Many people over 65 years old would benefit from help to increase their activity level and so reduce their risk of obesity and high blood pressure.
Physically inactive lifestyles cost UK NHS £1 Billion / yr
Research reveals that physically inactive lifestyles cost the UK health service £1 billion a year. According to the BHF adults have 30 minutes moderate physical activity at least 5x per week.
British Heart Foundation comments on FSA salt campaign
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recently launched a new phase of its salt campaign. A new year-long project aims to reduce the amount of salt used in social cooking in Sikh gurdwaras and Hin...
Ability of biomarkers to predict risk of heart disease, stroke appears limited
Health checks to combat heart disease in Scotland
A preventative care programme has been launched in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The first Keep Well pilot will assess 45-64 year olds in Airdrie, Coatbridge and Wishaw for the risk factors associat...
New specialist Matron team to boost care for heart failure patients in Lincolnshire
Religion and Spirituality linked to heart-rate variability among cancer survivors
Faith and the use of prayer and religion to manage stress may provide health benefits for cancer survivors. The researchers considered coping strategies associated with healthy variation in heart r...
