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Over-75s stopping statins face increased heart attack risk
Stopping statins raises heart attack risk by almost half for over 75s, researchers find Related items fromOnMedica Glucosamine supplements may reduce stroke risk Vitamin D supplements do not confer cardiovascular protection Gestational diabetes raises long-term CVD risk Coronary heart disease remains UK ’s biggest killer Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 30, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Young adults with hypertension or hypercholesterolaemia have greater risk of heart disease in later life
The increased risk remains even if blood pressure and cholesterol levels are controlled later in life Related items fromOnMedica Most supplements offer no real benefit, some might increase risks Physical activity might offset harms of time spent sitting Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland Coronary heart disease remains UK ’s biggest killer Vitamin D supplements do not confer cardiovascular protection
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 15, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Regular hot baths linked to lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Daily hot baths seem to be more effective than less frequent ones or none at all Related items fromOnMedica Athletes should be pre-screened for heart defects Ignored cholesterol blamed for heart attacks Severe eczema linked to cardiovascular problems Most vitamin and mineral supplements have little impact on heart disease risk An egg a day could reduce risk of stroke by a quarter
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 24, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news