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TV personality Robert Marawa. Picture: @MarawaSportShow/Twitter

Heart attacks

Marawa in ICU after 3rd heart attack scare

By Eyewitness News

The sports broadcaster has a history of heart attacks. In 2008 he suffered his first heart attack after a gym session at the age of 35 as well as in June 2017.

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    Oily fish still a good habit for heart health, US doctors say

    The new scientific advisory reaffirms recommendations against fried fish and stresses the benefits of eating two 3.5-ounce servings a week of fish.

    1492 days ago
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    [LISTEN] Why do fit, healthy people suffer heart attacks?

    Dr Richard Nethononda, cardiologist at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, says participating regular sporting activity does not exonerate people from heart attacks.

    1565 days ago
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    Go nutty: Variety of nuts tied to lower risk of heart disease

    Researchers examined information on medical history, lifestyle and eating habits for more than 210,000 healthcare workers.

    1684 days ago
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    A healthy heart can also help keep the mind sharp

    Both the heart and brain need adequate blood flow. But blood vessels can narrow and harden over time, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes as well as cognitive decline.

    1745 days ago
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    Heavy drinking tied to higher risk of heart attacks

    Excessive drinking was also tied to a two-fold greater risk of atrial fibrillation, or an irregular rapid heartbeat, and a 2.3-fold increased risk of congestive heart failure.

    1998 days ago
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    Heart problems tied to increased risk of suicide - study

    Acute coronary syndrome has previously been linked with depression and an increased risk of poor health and death.

    2025 days ago
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    [LISTEN] Why can 'healthy' people still have heart attacks?

    Cardiologist Dr Richard Nethononda discusses some of the risk factors associated with heart attacks.

    2075 days ago
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    Why are heart attacks worse for low-income communities?

    The team of doctors calculated hospitalisation and mortality rates for each year from 1999 to 2013.

    2222 days ago
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    Silent heart attacks strike more men but kill more women

    Silent heart attacks, discovered during exams by cardiologists, are reportedly more common in men.

    2230 days ago
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    NY City sued over salt warnings on restaurant menus

    New York City adopted the rule in an effort to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks.

    2395 days ago
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    Skipping blood pressure pills may raise heart failure risk

    The worst offenders who skipped medication accounted for 46 percent of heart failure patients.

    2495 days ago
  • FILE: Malcolm Fritz is need of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator to regulate his heart.

    JHB man seeks help for R100k heart device

    Malcolm Fritz is need of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator to regulate his heart.

    2635 days ago
  • FILE: Photo from 11 October 1997 shows Français Ibrahim Ba (front) and Neil Tovey in the match during the World Cup prepations in 1998. Picture: AFP.

    Two Bafana legends in serious condition in hospital

    Neil Tovey had 3 heart attacks, while John 'Shoes' Mosheou is being treated for kidney problems.

    2677 days ago
  • People who have quit smoking have a lower chance of suffering a heart attack or stroke than current smokers - even if they put on a few extra pounds in the process. Picture: sxc.hu

    Quitting cigs helps heart - study

    People who’ve quit smoking but have gained weight have a lower chance of suffering a heart attack.

    3391 days ago
  • People with HIV are almost 50 percent more likely to have a heart attack.

    Study: HIV linked to heart attacks

    A study shows people with HIV are 50 percent more likely to suffer from a heart attack.

    3398 days ago
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