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Smart clothes that monitor your health

Researchers have designed new smart textiles that can monitor your health, detect when you're unwell, and even contact your doctor!

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Obese heart patients less likely to die

In a strange health paradox that experts are struggling to explain, a UK study has found obese people being treated for heart disease have better survival...

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Eat smart for your heart

It's time to give your heart (and health) a boost of good energy and vitamins.

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Volunteering good for the heart: study

Volunteer work has long been touted as good for the soul, but the practice is also good for your heart: study.

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All about cholesterol: a beginner's guide

If you're a health conscious person, or a person who cares even slightly about long-term health and general wellbeing, chances are you've heard about...

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Mild depression and anxiety shorten lifespan

People who suffer depression and anxiety have a 20 per cent higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.

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Heart symptoms you should not ignore

If you experience any of these signs or symptoms, you should discuss them with your doctor.

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Food for the heart

To lower your blood cholesterol naturally you must change your diet to one that is low in sat fats and follows general healthy eating guidelines that are good...

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Traffic noise increases stroke risk

A growing number of evidence shows that traffic noise isn’t good for the heart, especially for those over the age of 65.

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Foods that love your heart

We put our finger on the pulse of the latest research to find out the foods that are best for your heart.

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Can living under a flight path kill you?

Living under a noisy flight path might impact the healthy pumping of your heart, and increase the risk of dying from a heart attack

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Teen girl dies of suspected heart attack on school bus

teenage girl has died of a suspected heart attack while travelling on the bus to school with her friends in the UK

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Chocolate cuts heart failure risk

Eating a small amount of chocolate can help prevent heart failure finds a new Swedish study.

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Kiwis lead in heart attacks

Fifty per cent more Kiwis die of heart attacks each year than in other developed nations

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Chocolate healthy for your heart

Eat up this Easter — researchers have found a small dose of chocolate every day could decrease the risk of a heart attack or stroke by nearly 40 per cent.<

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