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Identifying people at risk of arrhythmias after cardiac resynchronisation therapyKing's College London | Dr Steven Niederer
Dr Steven Niederer and his team at King’s College London are working out why some people develop heart rhythm problems, or arrhythmias, after they receive cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT). CRT is used to treat heart failure, but it a...
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A to Z of our printed booklets
A to Z of our printed resources available to order for free
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Intermittent fasting: is the 5:2 diet good for weight loss?
BHF Senior Dietitian Dell Stanford explains how the 5:2 intermittent diet works, whether it helps with weight loss, and shares low-calorie recipes to try on fasting days.
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A new microscope to study the zebrafish heartUniversity of Sheffield | Professor Tim Chico
The BHF is helping researchers at the University of Sheffield provide world-leading facilities for heart research by contributing £243,000 towards a new state-of-the-art microscope. The University of Sheffield is known for its work on ze...
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A new technique to treat high blood pressureQueen Mary, University of London | Professor Morris Brown
Professor Morris Brown and his team at Queen Mary, University of London, are investigating if a new technique could cure some people of their high blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can lead to strokes and heart attacks...
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Developing a more accurate test to predict a person’s risk of heart diseaseLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Dr Anoop Shah
Doctors have a number of tests they can use to help predict a person’s risk of developing heart and circulatory disease in the future. Although they are reasonably accurate, sometimes they over-estimate the risk. A new and very sensitive...
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5 of the most extreme diets (and what they could do to your body)
When you choose a diet, it's important to think about it. Some diets can have serious health consequences if followed long-term, as our dietitian explains.
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Developing a support programme to help people self-manage POTSUniversity of Warwick | Professor Kate Seers
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition where an abnormal increase in heart rate occurs after sitting or standing up. The syndrome is more common in women and is usually diagnosed between the ages of 17-35. POTS can ...
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How to have a healthy breakfast
Breakfast is an important part of a balanced diet - so get our senior dietitian's tips on how to start your day the healthy way. Find out more.
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The UPBEAT trial: can improving the lifestyle of obese pregnant women reduce the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease in the child?King's College London | Professor Lucilla Poston
We know that maintaining a healthy weight increases the chances of a healthy pregnancy. However, obesity in pregnancy is common in recent years and can have health consequences for both mothers and babies, including conditions like gestatio...