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A visit to the GP offers an opportunity to discuss your health goals and what might be getting in the way of meeting them.

Stick to the perimeter of the supermarket, and six other ways to improve heart health

Habits like smoking, poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle can lay the groundwork for disease long before symptoms appear.

  • Nina Agrawal

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“Standing is generally better than sitting... To improve your overall health and lower your risk of heart disease, you have to mix in actual movement,” said research fellow Matthew N. Ahmadi.

Standing desks won’t make you healthier. Here’s what experts suggest instead

According to a new University of Sydney study, there are better ways to undo the health risks of sitting at a desk all day.

  • Gretchen Reynolds
Mike Scanlan, 41, turned to a pure carnivore diet nearly five years ago.

Can the meat-only ‘carnivore diet’ really be good for your health?

What is it about the carnivore diet that is so bad and yet, according to the people who swear by it, so good?

  • Sarah Berry
Australia leading causes of death.

How we die in Australia

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death for Australians since the 1960s. It’s about to be overtaken.

  • Shane Wright
Composite image of Professor Shaun Jackson and his trial stroke drug, TBO-309.

The potential wonder drug, the ‘whistleblower’ scientist and the fateful Balmoral dinner

Professor Shaun Jackson has spent 30 years developing what could be a revolutionary stroke drug. But human trials have been derailed amid a Federal Court dispute.

  • Angus Thomson
HRV: Insights into our heart.

What is heart rate variability? And how much attention should we pay it?

HRV has become a favoured metric among elite athletes and those looking to improve their health – but experts say people should be aware of these myths.

  • Sarah Berry
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Jess Berenyi and son Hamish.

What are the chances of your heart suddenly stopping? Scientists think they can tell

Jess Berenyi only discovered her heart condition when it nearly killed her. A new database will help others discover their genetic risk before it’s too late.

  • Angus Thomson
Constipation may be an unlikely, but significant risk factor for a heart attack.

How constipation could double the risk of having a heart attack

It affects more than 20 per cent of the population, but few of us would think that constipation increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

  • Sarah Berry
Study findings show that anger limited the blood vessels’ ability to dilate.

Anger has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here’s why

While it’s a normal emotion, constant feelings of anger can have long-term health risks.

  • Sabrina Malhi
Unhealthier food is often cheaper and easier for families.

The case for testing children for high cholesterol

New research has reignited a debate about whether children should be screened for high levels of cholesterol, which is often inherited and can begin early.

  • Aisha Dow

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/cardiovascular-health-1my6