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Heart disease after 40
Heart disease covers a range of conditions affecting the heart and circulation and becomes increasingly relevant as people get older. It can raise questions about activity, lifestyle, family history and long-term wellbeing.
CalderGold brings together related articles, local services and relevant activities across Calderdale to help people over 40 explore heart health and find useful support.
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Heart disease articles
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4 Lifestyle Changes That Lower Bad Cholesterol Better Than Statins
Discusses diet, exercise, weight management and dietary fats in relation to cholesterol and cardiovascular health.
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5 ways aged garlic can slash your risk of heart disease
Examines studies investigating aged garlic extract and its possible effects on soft plaque accumulation in coronary arteries.
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7 Ways to Prevent and Even Reverse Heart Disease with Nutrition
Reviews several food- and nutrition-based approaches discussed in relation to cardiovascular health and arterial plaque.
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Aged garlic extract guards against heart disease in more ways than previously thought
Reviews research into aged garlic extract and cardiovascular risk factors including cholesterol, inflammation and arterial calcification.
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Alarming Discovery: Microplastics in Arteries Associated with 4.5x Higher Rates of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Death
Discusses observational research examining microplastics in arterial plaque and subsequent cardiovascular events.
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Benefits of Garlic Powder for Heart Disease
Reviews controlled trials investigating whether garlic powder can improve risk factors associated with heart disease.
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Blood Clots May Be the Root Cause of All Heart Disease
Explores the thrombogenic theory of heart disease and the relationship between blood clots and arterial plaque.
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Butter’s Off The Hook – Trans Fats Linked to Heart Disease and Death
Discusses observational research comparing saturated and trans fats in relation to coronary heart disease and mortality.
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Can Oatmeal Reverse Heart Disease?
Examines whether oatmeal, whole grains and other high-fibre foods can slow the progression of coronary artery disease.
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Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Why Has There Been So Much Controversy?
Reviews the evidence connecting LDL cholesterol with the development and progression of coronary heart disease.
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Local Heart disease support
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CREW Heart Support Group
Community heart-support group offering exercise rehabilitation, walking and friendship, with activities intended to support recovery and reduce heart and circulatory health risks.
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Dr Ashish Thakur
Consultant cardiologist providing assessment and treatment for heart conditions, including cardiac risk blood tests, cardioversion, ECG monitoring and pacemaker implantation.
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Dr Jeremy Butts
Consultant interventional cardiologist providing general cardiology assessment and specialist care for chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations and coronary disease, including ECG testing and coronary intervention.
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Dr Julian Winter
Consultant cardiologist specialising in general cardiology, coronary artery disease, angina, heart attacks, angioplasty and stenting, atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure.
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HEARTBEAT – Brighouse Heart Support Group
Professionally instructed exercise and Tai Chi classes for adults completing cardiac rehabilitation or living with cardiac risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or excess weight.
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Spire Elland Hospital Heart Treatment Clinic
Private heart clinic providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment for heart and circulatory conditions, including coronary heart disease, abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure and valve disease, with ECGs, cardiac testing…
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