Is it genes or lifestyle that affects your health?
Have we overestimated the impact genes have on our overall health? New research suggests that this may be the case.
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How real is the fear factor?
Is there something more to the phrase ‘bloodcurdling’ than meets the eye? Researchers look at whether the feeling of extreme fear or danger can actually elicit changes to the flow of blood.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsCan beetroot juice help with heart failure recovery?
Researchers invited 19 people who suffered from heart failure to take part in the study to see if beetroot juice can boost exercise ability in older people.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsDoes eating fats increase longevity?
The leading cause of death worldwide is heart disease. Over 7 million people die each year from heart disease and as many as 700,000 heart related deaths each year could be avoided if people ate more fats, healthy fats.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsVideo: Omega-3 supplements don’t prevent heart disease
Many people take omega-3 fatty acid supplements for their supposed health benefits, but this study says they don’t help your heart.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsCholesterol overview
High blood cholesterol can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. By eating less saturated fat you can help to lower your LDL or 'bad' cholesterol.
Heart & StrokeExercise may help in chronic heart failure
Aerobic exercise improves aerobic capacity in people with chronic heart failure.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsPeripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing of the blood vessels in the legs. Find out about the symptoms, risk factors, tests and treatment.
Heart & StrokeHaemophilia: what is it?
Bleeding disorders such as Haemophilia and von Willebrand disease are rare health conditions where a person’s blood doesn’t clot properly. This article explains what causes bleeding disorders, how they are inherited, common symptoms, treatment, how many people in Australia have them and where to find more information.
Heart & StrokeHeart attack and cardiac arrest: emergency treatment
First aid and emergency treatment if you suspect someone is having a heart attack, or if someone has had a cardiac arrest.
Heart & StrokeHeart attack recovery
Most people make a good recovery after a heart attack. Cardiac rehabilitation services give support and advice to help you return to an active life and help prevent future heart problems.
Heart & StrokeWomen twice as likely to die from a serious heart attack than men
Women are more likely than men to not get appropriate follow-up treatment after a heart attack, and 6 months later are twice as likely to die from a serious heart attack.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsWomen treated worse than men after heart attack
Women have poorer outcomes after a serious heart attack than men, and are less likely to receive the right treatment.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsHeart anatomy
View a picture of the anatomy of the heart, which is made up of 4 compartments: 2 atria and 2 ventricles.
Heart & StrokeOutback nurse treats his own heart attack
An Australian nurse in the outback diagnoses and treats his own heart attack. Listen to Dr Norman Swan's award-winning interview with Ryan Franks.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsSyncope (fainting)
Syncope (fainting or passing out) is a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Heart & StrokeRaynaud's disease
Raynaud's disease causes spasm of the arteries leading to fingers and toes, causing them to feel numb and turn white, blue and red then tingle and feel painful.
Heart & StrokeAngina
Angina can affect people in different ways and the symptoms may vary at different times. It usually lasts only a few minutes and can be relieved by rest and/or medicines.
Heart & StrokeAnticoagulants
For some people, the blood's natural clotting process needs to be slowed down. Medicines known as anticoagulants are often the answer.
Heart & StrokeCoronary artery bypass surgery
The aim of coronary artery bypass surgery is to bypass blocked coronary arteries and improve blood flow to the heart muscle. This can relieve angina and help prevent heart attacks.
Heart & StrokeVideo: Exercise trumps genetic risk of heart disease
Keeping fit can reduce your risk of heart disease, even when your genetic risk profile is high.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsHeartbeat
The heartbeat is usually a regular rhythm, but when disturbed it becomes irregular and is felt as palpitations. Find out about extra beats and arrhythmias and when to visit the doctor.
Heart & StrokeVideo: Blood clots - reducing the risk
Every year 30,000 Australians develop blood clots in their legs or lungs and 5000 of them will die. Many blood clots happen during or after a hospital stay and new hospital standards are aimed at reducing this risk.
Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsPulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) happens when a blood clot blocks one of the arteries in the lungs. Find out about the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of PE.
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