Stressed? You're more likely to suffer heart disease from it if you're a woman

• More women with heart disease experienced 'myocardial ischemia'
• This is where there is decreased blood flow to the heart, stopping it working
• Women with condition under stress showed early signs of blood clotting
• Blood clots can block arteries and lead to heart disease and a heart attack
• Experts said stress should be taken into account when treating patients

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Revealed: How the stress of work, smoking and drinking among women has narrowed the life expectancy gap with men

Mortality rates among men were at twice the level for those of women in 1963, but 50 years later the gap had fallen to 1.5 times, according to a new study which reveals the impact of more women finding work. Daily Mail

Skincare through the ages: Top tips for rolling back the decades

YOUR skin requires different care at every stage of your life but knowing which products and treatments to use and when can be a minefield. Here’s my guide to what it takes to have gorgeous skin, decade by decade. Express

Scientists prove aspirin can help stop cancer spreading

ASPIRIN can help combat cancer by lowering the risk of the disease spreading, say scientists in two separate studies. Dr Pierre Massion at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in the US said research showed that low doses of aspirin – perhaps 81mg daily – taken over five years reduced the incidence of cancers by 38 per cent. Express

Food for Thought

“Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” 

 Winston Churchill

Health danger in FRUIT JUICE: Millions put themselves at risk by drinking a glass DAILY

Researchers have found that those who regularly enjoy the popular breakfast drink have significantly higher blood pressure than those who only have it occasionally.“Thus, frequent fruit juice consumption may be contributing to excessive sugar intake, typical of the Western population, exacerbating the prevalence of hypertension [high blood pressure] and cardiovascular disease.”The daily use of fruit juice may increase central blood pressures, which are known to be associated with cardiovascular disease risk and cognitive?impairment. Dr Matthew Pase. Express

Affirmations for Self-Confidence

• I believe that I have the strength to make my dreams come true
• I’m proud of myself for even daring to try; many people won’t even do that!