Stress is a common feature of modern life for people of all ages but it can be more common among younger adults. Every young adult is different but there are some common sources of stress that tend to have a greater impact on this age group.
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What Can a Heart Screening Predict?
Heart screening can help you to make the right choices about your health by identifying the risk factors that are affecting you. Although it’s not possible to predict exactly what will happen in the future, the results of your cardiac screening can give you some valuable insights.
How to Protect the Elderly During Cold Winter Months?
Winter can be a tough time of year for many of us but it can be particularly harsh for older people. It is important for older people and their families or carers to be aware of these risks and what can be done to protect elderly health in winter. There are many steps you can take to protect yourself or to look after your older friend or relative.
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Symptoms of a Stroke
A stroke happens when there is a blockage in the blood vessels that supply part of your brain. The effects can depend on how long the blockage lasts and which part of the brain is affected. It’s important to be aware of the signs of a stroke so that you can seek help right away if you or someone else is affected. Strokes can be very serious or even life threatening to it is vital to get help as soon as possible.
Is Mental Health Illness on the Rise?
Mental health is an issue that has become much more visible in the media in recent years. We hear a lot more about it now than we did in the past. Does this mean that mental health issues are becoming more common? Continue reading Is Mental Health Illness on the Rise?
Do You Only Have to Do Exercise to Lower Your Cholesterol?
Exercise can play a significant part in lowering your cholesterol, but it is important to consider your diet too. In some cases, your doctor might also recommend medication to help with your high cholesterol or other issues that are affecting your heart health.
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What Are the Different Types of Ultrasound?
Ultrasound scans can reveal a lot about your health. We can use different types of ultrasound to investigate different parts of your body or even to see a developing baby in the womb. Cardiac Screen can perform all of these different scans at our private ultrasound clinic in London.
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What Causes an Aneurysm?
An aneurysm is a bulging in one of the vessels that carries your blood. It can appear near your heart or in another part of your body, and it can cause very serious problems if it weakens or swells so much that it bursts. We don’t yet know exactly what causes an aneurysm to form in a particular place, but there are some risk factors that increase the chances of having both an aneurysm and heart disease. Continue reading What Causes an Aneurysm?