Bob Mortimer admits he is 'not very well' - 'It's a real downer'
English comedian Bob Mortimer recently had a health scare.
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On September 28, on Richard Herring’s podcast, Bob Mortimer said: "I am not very well." The 63-year-old elaborated: "I am not very healthy at the moment. I was in the hospital..." Realising what he had let slip, Mortimer added: "I am sorry, I should not have said that, should I?"
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Describing his hospital admission as a "real downer", the Gone Fishing star explained why he thinks his health is suffering.
"I think because I was a smoker, and an incredibly fast runner, and a very dramatic dancer, and I put that all in my younger years...
"I think I am about 10 years ahead of myself with my body ageing.”
While Mortimer is yet to reveal exactly why he went into hospital, he did undergo a triple heart bypass seven years ago.
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A heart bypass is a surgical procedure to treat coronary heart disease, the NHS explains.
"It diverts blood around narrowed or clogged parts of the major arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart," the health body adds.
Clogged arteries are more likely if you smoke, if you're overweight, and if you have a high-fat diet.
One sign of coronary heart disease is angina, which is when the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart is restricted, causing chest pain.
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Coronary artery disease is a risky health condition because it can lead to a heart attack.
"A coronary artery bypass graft may be recommended to reduce your chances of having a heart attack," the NHS adds.
After surgery, most people will experience a significant improvement in symptoms, such as breathlessness and chest pain.
"But a coronary artery bypass graft isn't a cure for coronary heart disease," the NHS cautions.
People who undergo a heart bypass surgery are recommended to eat a healthy diet and to exercise regularly.
Without adopting healthy lifestyle habits, the grafted arteries can also harden and narrow over time.
Could this have happened to Mortimer? In theory, if he didn't adhere to a healthy lifestyle, it very well could have.
Yet, speaking to The Mirror, his representative said: "Bob was unwell... but after a very brief assessment in hospital, we're pleased to report that he's fine and back fishing!"
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What's a healthy diet?
The NHS says that a healthy diet should be low in saturated fat and salt, but high in fibre and omega-3 fatty acids.
This means eating wholegrain rice, bread and pasta, fruits, vegetables, and mackerel and sardines.
People are also recommended to spend at least 150 minutes each week exercising.
Bob Mortimer stars on Sunday Brunch, on November 6 at 9.30am on Channel 4.
