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Coffee drinkers have ‘cleaner’ arteries
People who drink three to five cups cups of coffee a day were less likely to have early signs of heart disease
Every Second Counts
Low-intensity exercise like walking for even a minute at a time can cut blood pressure
Nitrate-rich vegetables could help tackle high blood pressure
Drinking a cup of beetroot juice can lower blood pressure, researchers say.
Warning signs of stroke and heart disease in 5-year olds
A review of research has found that young children who are obese or overweight already have raised blood pressure, cholesterol and other factors that can increase their chances of having a stroke or heart attack by up to 40 per cent.
Have a break, have a quick chat
Experts found those who sat down for long periods without getting up had a larger waist circumference and lower levels of good HDL cholesterol.
Working hard? Then play harder to stay healthy
middle aged Caucasian men that have low physical fitness and work long hours are 50% more likely die of heart disease than those who work the same hours in a week but are in good physical order
Marathon runners less likely to have metabolic syndrome
Even runners who didn’t run marathons but included longer runs as part of their usual exercise routines, were less likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol.