Arteries are like hoses in that they can get stiff and hard. It’s called ‘vascular ageing’ but it’s about lifestyle as well as age.
Cholesterol is vital to the function of our body. So how does something so essential turn into ‘plaque’?
There’s a range of ways we can preserve them, and the challenge is to put together an approach that suits us.
The chillier months can be a challenging time to stay feeling great. But with a bit of preparation it’s entirely possible.
If you want an insight into your heart disease risk, pull out your last blood test results. There’s useful information in there if you know where to look.
Jane Brody — who’s been writing a health and medical column for the New York Times for 45 years — notched up her 80th birthday this month. Recently she shared her secret to a happy and vibrant old age.
It’s hard to recall a time when mental health was so much in the news. But what do older women think are the keys to their mental health?
The findings of a major study on heart disease in women should shift the way doctors look at prevention.
Most of us assume exercise will help us lose weight by burning calories, but the surprising results of a study on children in Ecuador shed new light on the truth of that.
It’s actually the first Australian book on this disease and it’s a valuable resource.
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