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Having a healthier heart is associated with better problem-solving and reaction time
People with healthier heart structure and function appear to have better cognitive abilities, including increased capacity to solve logic problems and faster reaction times, according to research we part-funded.
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The truth about fat
Is butter better? Is eating meat bad for your heart? We know there's a lot of confusion about fat, so explain the truth behind some of the myths.
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A three dimensional sat-nav for the heartImperial College London | Professor Peter Kohl
The heart is amazingly complex, yet astonishingly robust in its response to changing conditions, from exercise to aging, disease and even transplantation to another body. This ability to adapt over milliseconds to years is based on cell lev...
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Exploring the complex genetics behind congenital heart diseaseUniversity of Nottingham | Professor John David Brook
Congenital heart disease affects around 1 in 133 newborn babies. Genetics play a large part in this, and in many cases there are complex interactions between many different genes. A genetic test called an ‘array-CGH’ can reveal more about t...
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Will inhibiting an enzyme called Nox2 treat heart and circulatory disease?University of Reading | Professor Jian-Mei Li
Evidence is emerging that an enzyme called NADPH oxidase 2 (Nox2) is involved in blood vessel wall damage, high blood pressure, and aneurysms by producing harmful molecules called oxidants. Targeting Nox2 could be a way of treating these di...
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Finding new ways to help people with heart disease avoid muscle weaknessUniversity of Leeds | Professor Stuart Egginton
In many people with heart disease, daily living can be a challenge. This is not entirely due to the heart not working correctly - lost or blocked small blood vessels may also increase muscle fatigue, and contribute to muscle wasting and wea...
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Watch: What does fat do and what is saturated fat?
There's lots of confusion when it comes to fat. Watch our animation to learn what fat does in your body, and get answers to common questions about saturated fat and which foods contain it.
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Third party running own place terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for third party running own place participants.
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Pacemaker monitors: can you turn them off to save energy?
Vicki Gurney, Cardiac Physiologist, on why it’s crucial (and cheap) to always keep your pacemaker monitor switched on.
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Over-the-counter pain relief
Almost all of us have taken paracetamol or ibuprofen at some point. We explain how they work, plus what conditions each type of painkiller is best used for.