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Obesity leads to harmful activation of the immune system
Our researchers find that obesity and a diet high in fat could lead to a harmful activation of the immune system and increase a person's risk of heart attack.
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Researchers develop new scan to predict stroke
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new type of MRI scan to predict the risk of having a stroke, thanks to funding from the British Heart Foundation.
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The art of letting go
Living with a heart condition can sometimes mean giving up something you love. We have tips on how to adjust from experts and people who've been through it.
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Microbubble contrast agents for improved ultrasound imaging of blood vesselsHeriot Watt University, Edinburgh | Dr Vassilis Sboros
Heart and circulatory disease is Britain’s biggest killer. New methods are urgently needed to quickly and accurately diagnose problems with the heart and circulatory system so that they can be treated or monitored before they become more se...
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The best lower-calorie (100 calories) snacks
Need to fill a gap between meals? Try these quick and easy heart-healthy snacks such as blueberries and yogurt, and banana on toast. Find out more.
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How we are governed
Read details how we are governed at the British Heart Foundation, our Board of Trustees, and our Committee groups.
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Healthy cooking made easy
Our Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how you can keep your cooking simple but still look after your heart.
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Research in Wales
Thanks to the fantastic generosity and commitment of our supporters, we’ve pioneered some of the most important medical research breakthroughs over the last 60 years.
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Can a healthy diet reduce your dementia risk?
Research suggests there’s a diet that may help to prevent dementia. Our Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains.
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Revealing the genetic faults responsible for the most common aortic valve defectNewcastle University | Professor Deborah Henderson
At the entrance and exit of each of the four chambers of the heart are valves, which open and close quickly between heartbeats to stop blood flowing backwards. If the heart valves are faulty – if they don’t open properly or are leaky - they...