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Exercise could help mend a broken heart, a study has revealed. “Broken heart syndrome” – officially known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy – often leads to a premature death in someone who has recently ...

Scientists may have discovered the first treatments for a broken heart. Patients with “broken heart syndrome”, which often leads to an early death in those bereaved, were put on a three-month exercise ...

Schools across Northern Ireland are being urged to take part in a new initiative from the British Heart Foundation which will equip pupils with essential life-saving skills. Classroom RevivR will ...

Health and longevity are hot topics right now. But whether you want to improve your exercise performance or simply live well for as long as possible, a healthy heart underpins all of it. Consistent ...

Cardiac specialists are urging people to incorporate a straightforward dietary change into their everyday habits. This could help lower cholesterol, shed pounds, and manage high blood pressure. The ...

Older male endurance athletes may be at higher risk of heart scarring and related complications, according to a new study. Sudden cardiac death is a “leading cause of mortality” in athletes, experts ...