Heart disease - risk factors explained
Heart disease is common and there are many 'risk factors', or things which contribute to the development of this condition. Common risk factors include, raised cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history ... [... more]
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Tea leaves and health
Some studies have suggested that tea can slow down some cancers and reduce the risk of heart disease. The protective agents in tea seem to be a group of compounds called catechins. However, other studies have failed to establish any health ... [... more]
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Aboriginal health - physical activity
In general, Indigenous Australians are less physically active than the rest of the population. Lack of regular exercise increases the risk of developing health conditions such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. There are social, cultural and ... [... more]
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Physical activity tips (1) - think active
Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and heart disease. While there is no miracle cure, you can help to prevent most of these conditions through healthy eating and regular exercise. Around ... [... more]
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Smoking and heart disease
Cigarette smoking is a major cause of heart attack, stroke and peripheral arterial disease. Smoking kills more than 19,000 Australians a year or more than 50 Australians each day. Nearly 40 per cent of all people who die from smoking tobacco do ... [... more]
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Heart disease when you're fit and healthy
Some people are lean, active and healthy and yet they still suffer from heart disease. Cholesterol levels that are normal for most people may be too high for others. While we can't change genetic factors, researchers are trying to understand why ... [... more]
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Heart disease risk - quiz
What is your risk of heart disease? Our quick health quiz can help assess your risk and provide tips on healthy living, diet and exercise to improve your heart health. Your poor lifestyle choices are putting you at risk of heart disease. Make an ... [... more]
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Heart explained
The functions of the heart are to pump oxygenated blood around the body, and to deliver deoxygenated blood and waste products (carbon dioxide) to the lungs. Disorders of the heart include coronary heart disease, heart attack and heart ... [... more]
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Heart disease - enlarged heart
An enlarged heart isn't a condition in itself, but a symptom of an underlying disorder that is causing the heart to work harder than normal, such as coronary heart disease. The heart is a muscular pump about the size of a clenched fist. An ... [... more]
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Consumers Told New Vegetable Will Stop Heart Disease
Innovative Gisborne food producer Leaderbrand Produce Ltd is making therapeutic claims for a new vegetable hybrid it is introducing in New Zealand. GISBORNE 13/2/2002 - Innovative Gisborne food producer Leaderbrand Produce Ltd is making ... [... more]
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Heart disease and food
Diet is an important risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Some foods increase the risk and others may protect against the condition. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, causing nearly 36 per cent of all ... [... more]
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A tipple a day is okay: I'll drink to that
There's some reassuring news in a study that shows a moderate intake of alcohol actually does us good. While drinking to excess can cause lots of medical conditions including increased risk of heart disease, stroke, liver disease and cancer, on ... [... more]
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