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University of Cambridge | Professor Martin Bennett

BHF Professor Martin Bennett and his colleagues at the University of Cambridge are studying artery ageing to find new ways to prevent it or slow it down. Ageing affects all the organs of the body, including our arteries. When they age, the...

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University of Cambridge | Professor Jonathan W Mant

After suffering a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or a mini-stroke, 10 to 20 per cent of people go on to have a full stroke within a month. The risk of recurrent stroke is 30 to 43 per cent within five years. This risk can be substantially...

Professor Manuel Mayr's team are using the large-scale study of proteins to help us understand who is at risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Dr John Downey shares why motivation matters for heart health, how winter impacts it, and tips like goal-setting, tracking, and having a plan B.

Hear inspiring stories from people in our community who are living with heart conditions, overcoming health challenges and recovering from surgery.

Stay up to date with the latest heart health news. Plus, our experts debunk misleading health claims in the media and online.

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University of Oxford | Professor Fredrik Karpe

Professor Fredrik Karpe at the University of Oxford is working out how genes, and factors that influence them, determine where fat is stored in our bodies and our risk of heart disease. Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease,...