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  • Fun exercises: 6 ways to make exercise more enjoyable

    Get expert tips for making exercise fun, as well as some new activities to try.

  • RESEARCH

    Refining ablation methods to treat atrial fibrillation

    Imperial College London | Professor Prapa Kanagaratnam

    Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder that causes palpitations and breathlessness. The condition is caused by abnormal electrical activity originating from the veins that drain into the left atrium. Catheter ablation is...

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    Using high-tech scanners to identify patients at greatest risk of heart attack

    University of Edinburgh | Dr Marc Dweck

    Heart attacks are caused when a diseased area (plaque) in a coronary artery breaks apart and a blood clot forms. However, not all plaques in an artery are vulnerable to breaking, and not all blood clots will cause a heart attack. Unfortuna...

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    Could we use new diabetes medicines to reduce damage caused by heart attack?

    University College London | Dr Robert Bell

    A heart attack occurs when an artery supplying blood to the heart becomes blocked. The heart muscle is then deprived of essential oxygen and nutrient supplies and, if left untreated, will begin to die. During a heart attack, up to half of p...

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    How does body fat lead to an abnormal heart rhythm?

    University of Oxford | Professor Dr Jemma Hopewell

    Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart condition that causes irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart. It is more common in men than women. People with AF are at increased risk of stroke. Scientists have evidence to suggest ...

  • Alcohol

    Alcohol is a part of many peoples' lives and can be hard to avoid. However, drinking more than the recommended amount of alcohol can have a harmful effect on your heart and general health.

  • Heart attack treatment - SENIOR-RITA

    SENIOR-RITA tested whether people aged over 80 should have invasive treatment for NSTEMI heart attack.

  • King's Speech focuses on children's health

    We welcome the new Government's commitment to reintroduce measures to create a smokefree generation in today's King's Speech - the first since the General Election.

  • The wonders of winter walking

    It might be cold outside, but there’s never been a better time to go for a walk. It’s a great way to get healthier and feel happier.

  • Tips to help keep you cycling in winter

    Aimee Fuller's top tips for cycling in the winter for the BHF's MyCycle challenge

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