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Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning
The This Morning presenter said she believes she experienced a panic attack on Friday's show.
October 3, 2026Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life'
Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication.
September 2, 2026'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.
August 31, 2026How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
June 8, 2026Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
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Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning
Alison Hammond has said she is home and "feeling so much better" after she went to hospital for a heart check-up after leaving ITV's This Morning midway through Friday's show. The presenter, 51, left
Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life'
Lucy Shepherd was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 A breast cancer survivor says she no longer lives "with the same fear" after a clinical trial enabled her to stop the heart medication she neede
'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth
Chelsea McGillivray, 31, suffered an unknown cardiac event during labour The family of a first-time mum who died in childbirth say her newborn son is the "light" that's keeping them going through the
Scientists name the fruits and vegetables that protect the heart the most: new study
Share According to international health guidelines, consuming five portions of fruits and vegetables a day is essential. However, a new study shows that when it comes to heart health, making specific
Flavanol-Rich Fruits, Veggies May Be Best for Heart Health. Here's Why
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 2–3 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. The
Berry good for you: Why flavanols are key to a heart-healthy diet
Every healthy diet needs to be a balance of proteins, fiber, carbohydrates and other nutrients found in food and drinks. Each of these compounds brings different benefits to the body, and there is a
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Eating very specific types of fresh food each day - not just any five portions of fruit and vegetables - could help keep your heart healthy, a study suggests. Not all five-a-days are equal, researche
How the ICD protecting Christian Eriksen's heart on the football pitch actually works
Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field during a game against Ukraine on Sunday. It was not the first time the 34-year-old footballer had a health scare during a match. In 2021, he
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Eating very specific types of fresh food each day - not just any five portions of fruit and vegetables - could help keep your heart healthy, a study suggests. Not all five-a-days are equal, researche
Not all five-a-days are equal for heart health
Most people fall well short of recommended flavanol intake University of Reading Including blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans or cherries (washed down with green tea) in your five-a-day m
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'5 a day': Which fruit and veg are best for heart health and why?
Flavanols are a type of plant compound that can offer several health benefits due to their antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. Flavanols are found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, a
How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
Footballer Christian Eriksen says he is "doing well" at home with his family and has already started his recovery, after collapsing during an international match between Denmark and Ukraine on Sunday.
Christian Eriksen 'doing well' after on-field collapse during Denmark game
Topic:Soccer Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 7:04am Christian Eriksen, left, collapsed during a friendly against Ukraine on Sunday. (AP: Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix) Christian Eriksen says he is recovering after h
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs
Eating very specific types of fresh food each day - not just any five portions of fruit and vegetables - could help keep your heart healthy, a study suggests. Not all five-a-days are equal, researche