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Doctors urged to promote mindful eating for UK heart disease

5/7/2026

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The 2026-05-07 statement from the European Society of Cardiology and European Association of Preventive Cardiology urges doctors to ask about intake, show product images, and promote mindful eating.
About 8 million UK adults have cardiovascular disease, causing roughly 170,000 deaths each year.
Dr Kawther Hashem (Queen Mary University of London) urged home cooking, fresh minimally processed foods, and cutting sugary drinks.

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The 2026-05-07 statement from the European Society of Cardiology and European Association of Preventive Cardiology urges doctors to ask about intake, show product images, and promote mindful eating.
About 8 million UK adults have cardiovascular disease, causing roughly 170,000 deaths each year.
Dr Kawther Hashem (Queen Mary University of London) urged home cooking, fresh minimally processed foods, and cutting sugary drinks.