Yellow markings on the eyelids are a sign of increased risk of heart attack and other illnesses, say researchers in Denmark. A study published on the BMJ website showed patients with xanthelasmata were 48% more likely to have a heart attack. Xanthelasmata, which are mostly made up of cholesterol, could be a sign of other… Continue reading Marks on Eyelid Can Warn of Heart Attack
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Moderate Alcohol Can Promote Heart Health
According to a compilation of 30 years of research, an alcoholic drink a day can help ward off heart diseases and improve overall heart health and function. The study which has been published in the British Medical Journal found that there was a reduction of 14% to 25% in heart diseases in moderate drinkers compared… Continue reading Moderate Alcohol Can Promote Heart Health
Laziness will send us to an early grave
Dr Richard Weiler & Dr Emmanuel Stamatakis, Sports and Exercise experts Our lives are full energy-saving devices, from ready meals to remote controls, all designed to make our lives easier. But in this week’s Scrubbing Up London-based sports-medicine experts Dr Richard Weiler from the Homerton Hospital and Dr Emmanuel Stamatakis from University College London argue… Continue reading Laziness will send us to an early grave