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PoTS: what is postural tachycardia syndrome?

22 January 2025

A woman holding her head while standing up at home.

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Blood sugar levels: what is normal?

17 December 2024

A HbA1c blood test.

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Is sudden cardiac death always caused by cardiac arrest? 

8 November 2024

A heart rate monitor in a hospital with a flat line.

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What are ectopic beats? Can they damage your heart?

8 November 2024

A woman wearing and holding a Holter monitor.

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4 statin alternatives that lower cholesterol

1 November 2024

A open packet of statins.

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Why your waist size matters

16 October 2024

A woman measures her waist with a tape measure in a gym

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Why have I been given potassium after heart surgery?

7 October 2024

A tablet dissolving in a glass of water.

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Why do you need to get your cholesterol levels checked?

27 September 2024

A man speaks to a healthcare provider about test results.

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Your guide to 11 different types of blood tests

29 August 2024

Test tubes with different colour lids

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Blood tests: what happens when you have one and what do they show?

29 August 2024

A healthcare professional takes a man's blood.

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7 natural alternatives to statins that claim to lower cholesterol

15 August 2024

A bowl of porridge topped with blueberries and almonds on a table.

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Should you take aspirin if you're having a heart attack?

14 August 2024

Close up of a person holding an aspirin tablet and a glass of water.

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Wegovy: what to know about the weight-loss injection

1 August 2024

A pack of Wegovy weight loss medication.

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What causes low blood pressure and what are the symptoms?

30 July 2024

A nurse checks a man's blood pressure at home.

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Have cold hands and feet? Here are 5 tips to improve circulation

19 July 2024

A man holds up his hand in front of his face in pain

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Expert tips on living with atrial fibrillation

19 June 2024

Illustration showing the anatomy of the heart with blood flowing through the chambers.

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What to do if you can’t get through to your GP

19 June 2024

A receptionist at a GP surgery on the phone.

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5 tips to try if you have low blood pressure

28 May 2024

An older lady holding her face in her hands

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What is troponin?

24 May 2024

Blood sample tube with request form for a troponin blood test

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10 signs you might have heart disease

22 May 2024

A woman puts her hands to her chest in pain

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How to choose a blood pressure monitor

22 May 2024

A man uses a blood pressure monitor at home

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Transient ischaemic attack (TIA): what is a mini stroke?

20 May 2024

Image of a blocked artery and reduced blood flow to parts of the brain.

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What is a normal pulse rate?

10 April 2024

pulse check

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How to have a healthy Ramadan when you have a heart condition

5 March 2024

Close up of Muslim family eating dates during Iftar meal at dining table.

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