Socialising could help to reverse frailty in older people, according to research part-funded by the British Heart Foundation ...

Protein is needed for both building and repairing muscle, so you might think to gain more muscle quickly you need to eat extra protein. This isn’t the case. Muscle growth happens when we exercise, ...

When it comes to lowering cholesterol, many people will think of the need to have a diet low in saturated fats. For others, medicines like statins, prescribed to help lower cholesterol (a type of fat) ...

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Combine a small handful (40g) of blueberries with a small pot (125g) of plain, unsweetened, low-fat yogurt for a fruity, creamy treat that's free from added sugars. Slice one apple and enjoy with 1/2 ...

If you’re trying to eat a healthier diet or manage your weight, you may be wondering if you should cut out foods that are high in fat. It’s true that fat is high in calories, which means that eating ...

Studies have shown that people who carry excess belly fat can face higher risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. If this applies to you, it’s natural that you’d want to reduce the amount of fatty ...

Andrew Scard, cardiac rehabilitation specialist for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, says that gentle exercises can help ease back pain and stiffness, while also increasing your strength and ...

Senior Cardiac Nurse Christopher Allen says: Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation are both abnormal heart rhythms. They occur when there is an issue with the electrical signals and pathways in your ...

Why do I need a cholesterol test? Having too much of certain types of cholesterol, which doctors often call high cholesterol or hyperlipidaemia, can increase your risk of having a heart attack or ...

Recent headlines have claimed that isometric exercises, such as wall squats and planks, are best for lowering blood pressure. Is this true? We go behind the headlines. New research published in the ...