Category Archives: health
Heart attack test ‘detects more’

A more sensitive blood test could improve the diagnosis of heart attacks in patients who have minor damage.
Scientists from Edinburgh University said it could measure damage to heart muscles at a level four times deeper than the standard blood test.
They said this increased the number of patients diagnosed with a heart attack by a third.
Researchers said diagnosis halved the risk of patients dying of a heart attack within a year.
Carers urged to include information in their census forms
Date Posted: 21/Mar/2011 14:16
By: Manx Radio

Carers in the Isle of Man are being advised to make the most of changes to the forms for the 2011 census, due to take place this weekend.
They include a question which asks if the householder, or anyone aged 16 or over living there, takes care of someone who, for example, suffers from long-term mental or physical ill health.
Carers need to be planting potatoes !
Carers need to be planting potatoes and other vegetables to enjoy eating them.
According to a new research conducted by the Texas A and M University and the State University of Texas, it has been revealed that those older adults, who participate in activities like gardening, are going to like their vegetables more.