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Women Heart At Work
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 Mar, we caught up with three remarkable women in the heart health industry to learn more about their ‘heart’ works and how they have made a positive impact on improving patients’ cardiovascular …
Why are Women with Heart Disease More Susceptible to Dementia
Are you ruled by your head or your heart? Truly, there is a scientific basis for the heart-brain axis and not merely a sensational metaphor. Evolving research has shown that women with heart disease are strongly linked to developing cognitive …
Sudden cardiac arrest in athletes: What we know or don’t know
On 2 Jan 2023 during a televised National Football League (NFL) game, 24 years old professional American Football player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field due to a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). He was attended to within seconds and cardiopulmonary …
Almond Fortune Cookies
Serves: 18 Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients Wholemeal flour, 45g Baking powder, ½ tsp Baking soda, ¼ tsp Ground almonds, 15g Unsalted, baked almonds, 18 pieces (optional) Almond flour, 30g Unsalted baked almonds, 35g Hot water, 100ml Canola oil, 2 tbsp …
Sudden deaths: Why do seemingly fit and healthy people die for no apparent reason?
Over the years, you might recall reading about active individuals – age notwithstanding – dying suddenly for seemingly no apparent reason. What health causes could lead to unexpected deaths and could you unknowingly be in the same shoes? The passing …
All About Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, characterised by an irregular heart rate that is no longer driven by the body’s usual pacemaker the sinoatrial node. Instead, by a chaotic and rapid electrical activation of the atria, …
Could Watching The World Cup Cause A Heart Attack?
Happiness to sadness, anger to satisfaction; wide fluctuations in emotions are common in spectator sports such as football. As the FIFA World Cup unfolds, so do football fans’ four years of built-up anticipation and excitement. Will these emotions affect the …
Avocado Chocolate Log Cake
Recipe contributed by Delcie Lam, sensitive chef and founder of Delcie’s Desserts and Cakes. Vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, no refined sugar. Serves: 14 Time: 45 minutes Equipment Food processor Tablespoon Scraper Log cake mold (850g capacity) Short rectangular or square tray …
Five Amazing Benefits of Football
Caught the World Cup fever? Let the centuries old communal game inspire you to get yourself and all your football-watching kakis off the couch and score good health in these five ways. Plus, playing two football matches is all you …
