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- Peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease is the reduced circulation of blood to a body part (other than the brain or heart).
- Heart disease and stroke
Although blocked blood vessels can cause both coronary heart disease and some types of stroke, stroke is not the same as heart disease.
- Healthy ageing - stay mentally active
Researchers believe that many of the supposed age-related changes affecting the mind, such as memory loss, are actually lifestyle related.
- Healthy mind and older people
Physical activity, a healthy diet and mental exercises may help maintain your brain’s functions, including memory.
- Triglycerides
If a person habitually eats more kilojoules than they burn, they will have raised triglyceride levels in the blood.
- Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that can increase your risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease.
- Blood pressure (high) - hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.
- Muscle cramp
A muscle cramp is an uncontrollable and painful spasm of a muscle.
- Circulatory system
The heart, blood and blood vessels work together to service the cells of the body.
- Diet and heart disease risk
A diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant food can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease.