A diet rich in bananas, avocados and spinach can slash the risk of heart failure and death by almost a quarter, a study suggests. Doctors found boosting patients’ intake of potassium through dietary changes, supplements or drugs significantly improved their heart health. But they told the European Society of Cardiology conference in Madrid that a diet high in the mineral …
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Getting the shingles vaccine could lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke by as much as 20%, according to the first study of its kind. Shingles is a common condition affecting millions worldwide that causes a painful rash and can lead to serious problems such as deafness, long-lasting pain and blindness. It is more likely to cause serious …
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George and Nancy Jones in their Colmesneil, Texas, home in 1985. Kirk West didn’t look like a man trying to slip out of town unnoticed. Dressed in a $350 black-and-gold Versace-style shirt with a dragon perched on a champagne bottle on the back, the six-foot-six entrepreneur carried himself with the same air of confidence he’s projected for years. Yet, as …
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K irk West didn’t look like a man trying to slip out of town unnoticed. Dressed in a $350 black-and-gold Versace-style shirt with a dragon perched on a champagne bottle on the back, the six-foot-six entrepreneur carried himself with the same air of confidence he’s projected for years. Yet, as the 58-year-old moved through Nashville International Airport on July 24, …
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The American Heart Association (AHA) has recently updated its blood pressure guidelines for 2025, which emphasises lifestyle modifications through weight reduction. The reduction of body weight by 5% or more, leads to substantial blood pressure improvements and heart health benefits for diabetic patients. Let’s find out more… New Blood Pressure guidelines overview According to new guidelines, adults must have blood …
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Sacrificing half an hour of sitting down for a brisk walk everyday could slash the risk of developing life-threatening heart failure, a heart surgeon has urged. It’s long been known that regular exercise reduces the risk of major illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. For this reason the NHS recommends all adults should be physically active every …
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A major new study has uncovered how hidden fat around the organs can accelerate the ageing of the heart, while fat stored in other areas may even slow it down. Using advanced imaging and artificial intelligence, researchers revealed surprising differences between men and women, and pointed to inflammation and hormones as possible explanations. Credit: Shutterstock Hidden organ fat speeds up …
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Most people hear “heart attack” and think of clogged arteries packed with fat and cholesterol. That picture is mostly right, but it may be missing a a key component. According to new research, common mouth bacteria that usually stay in their lane may drift into the bloodstream and trigger heart attacks. The study suggests that mouth microbes don’t just float …
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Science & Exploration 27/08/2025 1143 views 32 likes The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new details in the core of the Butterfly Nebula, NGC 6302. From the dense, dusty torus that surrounds the star hidden at the centre of the nebula to its outflowing jets, the Webb observations reveal many new discoveries that paint a never-before-seen portrait of …
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Between work, errands, family obligations and household chores, life is busy. Taking time for yourself may not be feasible right now and that’s OK. If you can’t fit in the recommended 21 minutes of walking a day, start small. “Even a quick one-minute jaunt pays off,” according to the report by Harvard Health. The report noted that a 2014 study from …
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