17. Stroke
Depression is common after strokes – maybe 40% of people who have a stroke will become clinically depressed. Losing the use of part of one’s body is such a catastrophic, frustrating event, with the addition of possible...
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11. Understanding risk factors
What does my doctor mean when she says I need to minimise my risk factors? The sorts of things your doctor is concerned about are: • Do you smoke? • How much alcohol do you drink? • Do you take regular exercise? •...
Read More13. Bypass surgery
I have had medication and lots of tests for angina. I am now being offered bypass surgery. Why do I need this? Operations for coronary artery disease are usually designed to improve the blood supply to the heart. A decision by...
Read More8. Advantages of weight loss
The recommendation to treat overweight and obesity is based not only on evidence that relates obesity to increased mortality but also on Evidence Category A – Sources of Evidence –RCT (Randomized controlled trials (rich...
Read More(15) Quit Smoking
What are the chemicals in tar that are carcinogenic, and how do they cause cancer? There are over 19 known chemicals in cigarettes that cause cancer. The most prominent of these are found in two groups: organic carcinogens and...
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