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Wednesday, 9th December 2009

Heart/lungs

Waistline, BMI and heart risk The Daily Mail today reports that a new study has blamed a third of heart disease deaths on being fat. It also said that "one in seven non-fatal heart disease cases could be attributed to people being overweight or obese".

High salt increases stroke risk "The government's maximum daily salt intake target has been set too high for people to avoid unnecessary stroke and heart deaths", the BBC reported. Newspapers also said that cutting the amount of salt in your diet by a teaspoon (5g&#

A healthy row at work? A blazing row with your boss "may be good for your heart", according to the Daily Mail. The newspaper also said that male workers who do not complain about unfair treatment double their risk of a heart attack.

Don't lose your head over beer claim Several newspapers report that drinking excessive alcohol is good for the heart. The Independent estimated that "half a dozen beers every day" could cut the risk of heart disease while The Daily Express claimed that a bottle of wine a night c

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