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A genetic cure for killer heart muscle diseases
A global team are developing a ground-breaking genetic cure for inherited heart muscle diseases, thanks to our single biggest research grant ever.
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Sugar and diabetes: 5 key questions answered
Can you get diabetes from eating too much sugar? Does diabetes mean you cannot eat chocolate? BHF Senior Dietitian Dell Stanford breaks down common myths
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5 ways to stay healthy in winter
How can we protect our health in winter? Find out our readers’ top tips on how to feel your best at this time of year.
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How adrenaline can be a heart breaker
We're researching the complex effects of adrenaline on the heart, particularly in 'broken heart syndrome' (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy).
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RESEARCH
How does the heart make new heart muscle?Newcastle University | Dr Gavin Richardson
This research aims to investigate how the heart makes new heart muscle in a model of heart disease and answer three main questions: How much can the heart mend itself? Which cells make new heart muscle? What limitations prevent these cells ...
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Why do people with heart disease develop muscle weakness?Imperial College London | Dr Paul Kemp
People with severe heart failure can develop muscle wasting and weakness, which makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks or exercise. Muscle wasting also occurs in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition where high bloo...
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The journey to a cure
CureHeart’s ambition is to reach early clinical trials in 5 years. See our journey to trialling a cure for inherited heart muscle diseases.
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Can you die from a broken heart?
The BHF are funding a medical condition known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ that is all too real for many people in the UK
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5 ways to spend less time sitting down
Sitting down too much can be bad for your health, even if you exercise regularly. Get our tips to slash your sitting time.
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Visualising the fine structure of heart muscle in 3D using electron tomographyImperial College London | Dr Pradeep Luther
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart condition that runs in families and affects the heart’s muscle. In HCM the heart’s muscle becomes thickened and stiff, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around the body. It is a relati...