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Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood through your arteries – the vessels that carry blood to your brain and the rest of your body. The force of that flow is your blood pressure. It’s normal for

What are the early, often-missed signs that your heart might be under strain? A Some signs of heart strain tend to be very subtle, and people often dismiss them as down to ageing, stress, or just bein

You could be causing issues – without even realising – if you’re guilty of these lifestyle habits… A GP droning on about how important sleep is may have you yawning in boredom. But there’s good eviden

Q My husband suffers from depression. How can I help him? A When someone you love has depression, it can be hard to know what to do. The most important thing is to be kind and patient. Depression is a

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