High blood pressure: Lifestyle changes to reduce reading High blood pressure is a chronic condition whereby the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high. The condition can hike your risk of heart disease so it…
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Covid new variant: Mortality rate may be higher in new variant – are you at risk?
UK records another 1,401 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours The UK variant first discovered in Kent in November is more transmissible than the older variant but may also be more deadly. Sir Patrick Vallance warned emerging data suggests it is…
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How to lose visceral fat: Adding more pulses into your diet could help burn the belly fat
Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning Visceral fat, also known as abdominal or belly fat, is fat that develops around your mid-section, surrounding vital organs like your liver and pancreas. It’s different to subcutaneous fat, which you…
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Statins side effects: Four gastrointestinal symptoms warning something is not right
This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins Statins are recommended for all people with known heart disease, people with very high LDL cholesterol, and middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes. Statins are also advised for people with no…
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High cholesterol can lead to deadly atherosclerosis – can the condition be reversed?
High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips The arteries are responsible for carrying blood away from the heart, so if it becomes narrow due to a process known as atherosclerosis (the build-up of fats and cholesterols), then your life could…
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Boots and Superdrug Covid vaccine service to launch at 200 stores in UK – full list
Boots will 'do its part' in vaccine rollout says Seb James Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced 24-hour vaccination services are being set out “in due course”. The fight against Covid is truly underway. Health Secretary Matt…
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Covid new strain: New study identifies most common long Covid symptom
Matt Hancock discusses coronavirus risk to those in their 60s The pandemic has shocked and surprised health experts, governments and the general public alike. The new variant currently sweeping across the UK shows that COVID-19 – the disease caused by…
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High cholesterol: The four physical symptoms felt on the body warning levels are too high
High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips It’s vitally important everyone monitors their cholesterol levels regularly to lower the risk of heart diseases and blockages in the blood vessels. High cholesterol levels typically don’t cause any symptoms, and, in most…
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Vitamin D deficiency warning: What are the symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency?
Vitamin D: Sarah Jarvis discusses use in combatting COVID-19 Vitamin D is absolutely crucial for the body’s overall wellbeing and health. It helps to keep your bones and muscles healthy, while also protecting against a number of other medical conditions….
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Migraine cure: What treatments are available for headache and migraine sufferers?
Migraines should be 'understood' more says Dr Goadsby There are about 190,000 migraine attacks experienced every day in England, leaving sufferers stuck in bed with the curtains drawn. Migraines are debilitating headaches that severely impact the lives and mental health…
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