heart diseases

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Taking the stairs could be better for your heart than you think

Taking the stairs can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study.

13 August 2026

Health news

How many cups of coffee a day are safe for the heart?

A major new review says up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults and may even come with benefits.

22 July 2026

Health news

Berry good for you: Why flavanols are key to a heart-healthy diet

Most dietary guidelines recommend five portions of fruits and vegetables a day, but new research suggests that for heart health, which one you choose matters more than how much you eat.

9 June 2026

Health news

How Artificial Intelligence can help find new heart treatments

The researchers say the technology could eventually support more personalised care, allowing treatments to be better matched to how an individual’s heart is functioning.

3 January 2026

Health news

UK doctors urge crackdown on energy drinks, citing heart health risks

After doctors asked the patient to stop consuming energy drinks, his blood pressure returned to normal.

10 December 2025

Healthcare

In world-first, UK and US surgeons perform remote stroke operation

The doctors said the successful demonstration indicates that many more stroke patients could benefit from the potentially life-saving surgery.

10 November 2025

Health news

How vitamin D could cut the risk of a second heart attack in half

Targeted doses to raise vitamin D levels appear to lower heart attack risks for people who have already had one.

10 November 2025

Health news

Heart damage in midlife could raise dementia risks later, study warns

People with the highest levels of a protein called troponin in their blood were much more likely to develop dementia, the study found.

7 November 2025

Health news

How the flu, COVID-19, and common viruses could hurt your heart health

A new analysis found that viral infections raise heart health risks in both the short and long term.

29 October 2025

wellbeing

Why viewing masterpieces in a gallery is good for your health

A small experiment found tangible benefits from viewing masterpieces by artists such as Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, and van Gogh in a gallery.

28 October 2025

Health news

How the body clock affects heart health, and 5 ways to optimise it

Heart health experts share tips on how to synchronise the circadian rhythm in order to boost health and wellbeing.

28 October 2025

Health news

Under 10,000 steps? Here’s the best walking habits for heart health

One long walk per day is better than multiple short walks when it comes to heart health, a new study finds.

28 October 2025

Healthcare

Anti-obesity drugs boost heart health beyond weight loss, study finds

The findings suggest weight loss drugs independently affect heart health risks, researchers said.

23 October 2025

wellbeing

How many steps are enough to boost seniors’ heart health? Under 10,000

Walking briskly can increase the heart rate, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and help people lose weight.

22 October 2025

Healthcare

New AI tool uses mammograms to predict women’s heart health risks

The researchers said the new tool could make it easier to detect heart health problems in areas with uneven access to medical care.

17 September 2025

Health news

Why does obesity affect people differently?

A large-scale study compared body fat levels with markers of metabolic health, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

16 September 2025