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Finding out why arteries get stiffer with ageUniversity of Cambridge | Professor Ian Wilkinson
The large arteries are elastic and they have an important role in buffering the swings of blood pressure that occur with each heartbeat. With age and in certain diseases, these arteries stiffen, leading to high blood pressure (hypertension)...
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Why do we love salt so much?
Eating too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, so it’s important that we try to control how much is in our diet. Find out more about salt and how our researchers are trying to uncover
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Equipping new cutting-edge research facilities at the University of LeedsUniversity of Leeds | Professor Sven Plein
The British Heart Foundation is contributing £1,893,264 to help the establishment of a new Centre for Translational Cardiovascular Imaging at the University of Leeds. The BHF funding will go towards the purchasing of the equipment needed fo...
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Unravelling the web like structure of blood clotsUniversity of Leeds | Professor Robert Ariens
Professor Robert Ariens and his colleagues at the University of Leeds are studying how fibrin contributes to dangerous blood clots. Fibrin is a thread-like protein that forms a 3D network of fibres, which holds the blood clot together. Fib...
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Does stress cause heart problems? What the science says…
Dr Marie Holt's groundbreaking research is shedding light on the complex relationship between mental health and heart problems. Find out more.
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Quiz: How much do you know about cake?
There's more to cake than knowing your fondant from your frosting. We test your knowledge.
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Uncovering how platelets and excess fat in the bloodstream interact and damage blood vessels.University of Leeds | Professor Khalid Naseem
Blood platelets are cells that become sticky and clump together to form blood clots to stop us from bleeding after injury. However, platelets can also form dangerous blood clots that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. We know that peopl...
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What is the British Heart Foundation Diet?
Despite the name, the British Heart Foundation diet has nothing to do with the BHF. Our expert discusses the plan's faults and offers up some healthy diet tips.
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Which proteins determine the correct function of artery cells?University of Cambridge | Professor Christopher W J Smith
Professor Christopher Smith and his colleagues at the University of Cambridge are studying a group of proteins that help to determine the correct function of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) that line arteries. DNA is a chemical code th...