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12 tips for making perfect bread
Want to know how to bake bread that comes out right every time? Read our tips from home bakers and experts.
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Surprisingly sugary foods
Most of us eat too much sugar, but it's not always easy to avoid it. Here's our guide to some of the sneaky spots where sugar may be hiding.
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Understanding the role of calcium in platelet activation and clottingUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Michael Tomlinson
Dr Michael Tomlinson from the University of Birmingham is particularly interested in the role of calcium in controlling platelet activity. Although platelets are vital in plugging a site of vessel injury to prevent bleeding, they can also f...
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Developing a new algorithm to detect arrhythmias and prevent sudden cardiac deathImperial College London | Dr Zachary Whinnett
An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are small devices placed within the body that prevent sudden cardiac death by treating life-threatening ‘ventricular’ arrhythmias. If an ICD detects a...
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Refining promising techniques for guiding catheter ablation to stop atrial fibrillationUniversity of Leicester | Professor G Andre Ng
Nearly 1.3 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation (AF), making it the most common heart rhythm disturbance. Symptoms include irregular heartbeats, light-headedness and fatigue, affecting people’s quality of li...
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How our nerves control fat cell functionUniversity of Manchester | Professor Anthony Heagerty
Professor Anthony Heagerty and his team at the University of Manchester are studying how obesity increases a person’s risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. Almost a quarter of UK adults are obese, but we don’t fully understand how obesi...
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Our impact on cerebrovascular research
Learn about the incredible research into stroke and vascular dementia BHF have funded and download our impact report.
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Living with long Covid: Kerstin’s story
Find out more about Kerstin’s experience of long Covid and how she manages her symptoms including fatigue, chest pain and palpitations.
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Can I use stanols and sterols to reduce my cholesterol?
Our expert explains what stanols and sterols are and what you should do if you're taking statins.
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Yoga exercises you can try at home
This yoga sequence has been modified to make it chair-based, meaning that it may be suitable for people with limited mobility and the general population.