Heart Disease
In 2012 heart disease was the biggest cause of death in the UK - killing 15.6% men (1 in 6) and 10.3% (1 in 10) women. So anything you can do to help your heart out - eating healthily is a good start - will increase your longevity.
This section will maintain key information and medical advancements relating to heart disease - how to prevent it and what treatments are available.
Resources
NHS heart age calculator - https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/nhs-health-check/Pages/check-your-heart-age-tool.aspx
Recent News
Wrinkled forehead linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Independent - 26-Aug-2018Furrows in the brow could indicate risk of heart condition or stroke.
Even low levels of air pollution can damage heart
BBC - 03-Aug-2018People living by loud, busy roads have larger hearts on average.
Common infections raise risk of heart attacks and strokes
Telegraph - 12-Mar-2018Study tracked 34,000 patients admitted to hospital with urinary or respiratory tract infections.
