Rapid pollution increases may be as harmful to the heart as absolute levels
Rapid increases in pollution may be as harmful to the heart as sustained high levels, according to research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,1 a…
Everyday exercise has surprisingly positive health benefits
The benefits of low-intensity physical activity, such as standing, walking or doing household chores, can be more health beneficial than once thought. According to a study from Karolinska…
Premature birth associated with increased risk of heart disease in mothers
A study led by researchers at Keele University has found the risk of death in later life due to coronary heart disease doubles in women who give birth…
Four in ten cardiomyopathies – a major cause of sudden death in young people – are genetic
Family screening urgently needed to prevent early death in apparently healthy relatives
‘It won’t happen to me’- Distorted view amongst smokers of when deadly damage caused by smoking will occur
Smokers have a distorted perception on when the onset of smoking-related conditions will occur, a new study in the Journal of Cognitive Psychology reports.