- Television presenter Davina McCall has revealed she has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease following recent battles with breast cancer and a benign brain tumour.
- Speaking on her podcast Begin Again, the 59-year-old shared her health update to raise awareness around the vital importance of women's cardiovascular health.
- Cardiovascular disease describes a range of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, which are often caused by a build-up of fat in the arteries.
- Key risk factors include being over 50, smoking, an unhealthy diet, high alcohol consumption, high blood pressure, and a family history of CVD.
- CVD is one of the leading causes of death in Britain, but risks can be reduced through medication such as statins and lifestyle changes like regular exercise.
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