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Can vagus nerve stimulation make it easier to exercise?
Recent media reports suggest a new study has found stimulating the vagus nerve can increase your VO2 max and improve your ability to exercise. But is it true? Read our verdict
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How Kv7 ion channels contribute to relaxation in blood vessels and what changes in hypertensionSt George's, University of London | Professor Iain Greenwood
Adults with high blood pressure have a higher risk of developing heart and circulatory disease. High blood pressure can arise as a result of blood vessels losing their elasticity, meaning that blood vessels cannot expand and contract as eff...
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Gum disease and heart health: how are they connected?
Discover the work of Dr. Karolin Hijazi, a BHF-funded researcher who is studying the link between mouth bacteria, gum disease and heart attacks.
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9 essential questions to ask your doctor
BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse, Regina Giblin, offers tips on what to ask during an NHS or private appointment with your GP, nurse or cardiologist, so you know what’s normal, what’s urgent and how to be proactive.
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Why heart rhythm disturbances are more likely to happen early in the morning
Research funded by us has revealed for the first time a mechanism explaining why potentially lethal heart rhythm disturbances are more likely to occur in the morning, when people wake after a night’s sleep.
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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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Impact of patient and public involvement
By listening to Heart Voices members, we have made some vital changes to the work we do. Find out about the value and impact they bring to BHF.
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Does healthy weight loss in mums-to-be have long-term health benefits for the child?King's College London | Professor Lucilla Poston
Obesity is increasing among mothers-to-be worldwide. Obesity in pregnancy can have negative short- and long-term effects on the heart health and blood pressure of the child, and increases their chance of being obese too. It is vital that we...
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Predicting and preventing heart and circulatory diseases in cancer survivorsUniversity of Leicester | Professor Umesh Kadam
After a cancer diagnosis, doctors investigate whether people also have any existing heart and circulatory diseases. This is because many cancer treatments have side effects on the heart, and the type and intensity of treatment needs to be p...
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ICD dos and don'ts
Learn what to do and what not to do when you have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Read more.