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Additional policy changes can help change key factors that drive obesity.
Life-changing advances in cardiovascular medicine enabled Cheney to live a productive life well beyond what many heart patients experience. But prevention is the most effective tool of all.
Some swear exercising before breaking your fast is the most efficient way to lose body fat. But what’s the research say? And what about ‘fasted’ strength training?
A biokineticist offers four tips to help your heart.
In women, ‘atypical’ stroke symptoms can be overlooked, leaving them more vulnerable to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment and long-term harm.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about one in 10 women and is linked to health risks including cardiovascular disease. But it’s still under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated.
What do your gums have to do with your heart? More than you might think. Chronic gum disease can lead to inflammation that damages your heart over time.
A team of researchers discovered that taking omega-3 supplements can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
A more nuanced understanding of hormone therapy now suggests that its benefits for heart health depend on how soon after menopause onset it is prescribed.
An estimated 13 per cent of Albertans live within 1.5 kilometres of an active oil or gas well. This proximity can have adverse impacts on their health.
You might have heard that eating too many eggs will cause high cholesterol levels, leading to poor health. But what does the latest science say?
Olive leaf extract may reduce blood pressure, improve blood lipids and help the way our bodies handle glucose. But the evidence isn’t clear cut.
Starting with as little as 1-2 hours a week can reduce risk of death from cardiovascular disease by up to 20%.
A type of irregular heartbeat is common over the festive season. Here’s what you need to know if you’ve had a few drinks.
Changing the way you walk can improve your cardiovascular health, strength and mental wellbeing.
Heart-related diseases are the leading cause of death for women worldwide. But bystanders are less likely to intervene to perform CPR on a woman than a man.
Some cat owners say ‘providing for the cat’ increases their feelings of enjoyment and sense of purpose.
Cardiovascular disease develops and presents differently in women and men. But medical guidelines are often based on studies that excluded women.
Having a dog is linked to lower risk of dying over the long term. But there can be some downsides for physical and mental health.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Member, IMPART (Inflammation & Metabolism, Physical Ability, & Research Translation) Network, Dalhousie University
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Professor of Nursing and Director of Health Innovations, University of Wollongong
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Adjunct Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University
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Associate professor in Cardiology, University of Leeds
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Adjunct professor, Department of Family Medicine & Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
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Head of Division of Sport, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, University of Huddersfield
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Professor of Internal Medicine and Preventative Cardiology, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in Chemical Pathology, University of Westminster
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PhD Candidate, Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, Coventry University
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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of East London
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Adelaide University
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Research associate, University of California, Los Angeles
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Senior Cultural Advisor, Rheumatic Heart Disease Australia, Menzies School of Health Research