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What Causes Coronary Heart Disease?

16th September 2014

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is arguably the the UK’s biggest killer. CHD develops when the blood supply to the muscles and tissues of the heart becomes obstructed by the build-up of fatty materials inside the walls of the coronary arteries. What is coronary heart disease? Your heart is a pump the size of a fist that sends oxygen-rich blood around your body. The blood travels to the organs of your body through blood vessels known as arteries, and returns to the heart through veins. Your heart needs its own blood supply to keep working. Heart disease occurs when the arteries that carry this blood, known as coronary arteries, start to become blocked by a build-up of fatty deposits. The inner lining of the coronary arteries [More…]

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Sepsis – Know the Symptoms

14th July 2014

Sepsis is a potentially fatal condition caused by the body’s immune system overreacting to infection, setting off a series of reactions that can lead to widespread inflammation (swelling) and blood clotting. Around 37,000 people are estimated to die of sepsis each year, accounting for 100,000 hospital admissions. Symptoms of Sepsis usually develop quickly and include: a fever or high temperature over 38C (100.4F) chills a fast heartbeat fast breathing In severe cases you may notice: you feel dizzy when you stand up confusion or disorientation nausea and vomiting. Facts about Sepsis Sepsis is a more common reason for hospital admission than heart attack – and has a higher mortality. The most common causes of severe sepsis are pneumonia, bowel perforation, urinary infection, and severe skin [More…]

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Barbecue Food Safety – How to Prevent Food Poisoning

22nd May 2014

Food poisoning cases double over the summer, so remember these simple steps to help keep food safe. Food poisoning is usually mild, and most people get better within a week. But sometimes it can be more severe, even deadly, so it’s important to take the risks seriously. Children, older people and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to food poisoning. “The safest option is to cook food indoors using your oven,” says a spokesperson from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). “You can then put the cooked food outside on the barbecue for flavour.” This can be an easier option if you’re cooking for a lot of people at the same time. If you are only cooking on the barbecue, the two main risk factors are: undercooked meat spreading germs from raw meat [More…]

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