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Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease. It can affect anyone. Your support helps British Heart Foundation fund research that helps save lives. Donate today to keep us beating.
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The UK has a heart health crisis
Every 3 minutes someone dies from a heart or circulatory disease
Over 7 million people in the UK are living with heart and circulatory diseases
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Emma Willis meets inspiring heart survivors behind red benches to be unveiled across the UK
TV presenter Emma Willis has spoken out about the heavy toll of being diagnosed with a heart condition as she unveiled a new British Heart Foundation campaign.
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