Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms vary but can include fatigue, difficulty walking, balance and coordination problems, vision problems and
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Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long-term condition that causes blood pressure to become elevated (140/90 or higher in adults or 150/90 for those aged 80 or
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A heart attack is a serious and life-threatening medical emergency that happens when a blockage in your coronary arteries stops the blood supply to your heart. Most heart attacks are
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Crohn’s disease is a condition in which parts of the digestive system become inflamed, causing diarrhoea, stomach aches, cramps, weight loss and fatigue. It’s a lifelong condition and can affect
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) or coronary heart disease (CHD) is the build-up of fatty material in the arteries that supply the heart with blood. This process is called atherosclerosis and
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A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood around the body. It is not a heart attack but can be caused by one. There are usually no
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a group of conditions that damage the peripheral nerves which relay sensory information and control muscles. It’s caused by an inherited fault in one of the
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Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that affects the brain. It can cause a range of symptoms, including memory problems, confusion and problems with speech and language. The cause of
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