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Young Heart Hero, Maia Wiggett, donates toys and clothes to BHF in pre-Christmas clear out
10-year-old Maia from St Neots is encouraging children and parents to have a pre-Christmas clear out and donate their unwanted toys, books and clothes to BHF.
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RESEARCH
Are neuropilins involved in atherosclerosis development?Royal Veterinary College, University of London | Dr Caroline Pellet Many
Dr Caroline Pellet Many and her colleagues at University College London are studying atherosclerosis, a complex disorder of blood vessels that is a major cause of heart and circulatory disease. In patients with atherosclerosis, blood vessel...
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Dietary fat affects blood vessel function in high blood pressureUniversity of Edinburgh | Professor Michael Shipston
People with high blood pressure are at higher risk of heart and circulatory disease. High blood pressure can arise as a result of blood vessels losing their elasticity, meaning that blood vessels cannot expand and contract as effectively to...
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I don’t understand my hospital discharge letter – what should I do?
Our expert explains what to do if you don't understand your hospital discharge letter.
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Sheffield research to find new treatment to ‘switch off’ life-threatening genes
The British Heart Foundation have awarded £800,000 to researchers at the University of Sheffield to develop a new gene therapy that will treat heart and circulatory diseases.
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Researchers identify parts of the brain damaged by high blood pressure, linked to dementia
For the first time, in a study part-funded by us, researchers have identified specific regions of the brain that are damaged by high blood pressure and may contribute to a decline in mental processes and the development of dementia.
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Statins and what they do
Statins are medicines that help lower your cholesterol and protect your arteries. Understand what statins do, and are used for, the pros and cons, their side effects and potential alternatives.
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Firefighter health - FIREPROOF
Cardiovascular events – such as heart attacks - are the leading cause of death among on-duty firefighters. The BHF funded the FIREPROOF study to find out why.
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BHF responds to NHS Long Term Workforce Plan
On 30th June, the Government announced its long-awaited NHS Long Term Workforce Plan – a landmark 15-year strategy for recruiting and retaining more NHS staff, and reforming how healthcare professionals work and train in England.
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Protein: how much do you need?
BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker explains how much protein you need per day, if protein leads to weight gain, and which foods are high in protein but low in calories.