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Concern as heart attack and stroke patients delay seeking help
Consultants report drop in admissions of people with non-coronavirus related conditionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFurther evidence is emerging of dramatic falls in numbers of hospital patients presenting with serious medical conditions such as strokes and heart attacks since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.AUS study found that interventions for serious heart attacks have fallen 38% since 1 March. Similar reductions were reported in Spain, while inLombardy, the worst affected region of Italy, the figure was 70%.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 16, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Laura Spinney Tags: Coronavirus outbreak Hospitals Doctors Health Medical research Science Society Heart disease Heart attack Stroke World news UK news Source Type: news

No pain, no gain? Getting the most out of exercise
Staying in shape has all sorts of benefits, from maintaining heart health to warding off dementia and cancerInactivity – fuelled by cars and a sedentary work life – has been dubbed the biggest public health problem of the 21st century, a global pandemic with dramatic impact on peoples wellbeing. The latest reports suggest that around the world it was responsible for 5.3 million deaths in 2008 – around one in 10 – more deaths than smoking.Not only does exercise make you fitter, it can also ward off numerous and often unexpected diseases, from heart attacks, to diabetes, some forms of cancer and dementia. There are t...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 13, 2014 Category: Science Authors: Catherine de Lange Tags: Cycling Fitness Sport Running Transport Yoga Weightlifting Features UK news Life and style Cycle hire schemes The Observer Swimming Science Source Type: news