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Watch: What happens when you exercise?
We all know exercise is good for us, but what actually happens inside your body when you get active? Watch our animation to find out, and read more about how exercise can help your heart.
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Study suggests statin side effects exaggerated
Research suggests statins aren't to blame for side effects attributed to them.
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Do signals released by platelets promote atherosclerosis?University of Leicester | Professor Alison Goodall
Heart attacks are caused by a build up of atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries of the heart. The plaque can lead to restricted blood flow to the heart muscle, causing angina, or complete blockage of an artery, causing a heart attack. Pla...
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Which immune cells cause blood vessel inflammation in atherosclerosis?University of Cambridge | Professor Ziad Mallat
BHF Professor Ziad Mallat is studying how blood vessels become inflamed in atherosclerosis to see if there is a way of preventing inflammation. Atherosclerosis is caused by the build-up of fatty plaques in the walls of our arteries, and ...
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Healthy winter recipes and dinner ideas
Discover 9 recipes for wholesome, healthy winter meals. Plus, practical, cost-saving tips for winter food, from bulking out soups to using frozen veg.
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Taking a common antibiotic alongside a statin
Taking a common antibiotic alongside a statin commonly prescribed in Canada could have adverse effects on older people, according to new research.
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Is olive oil healthy?
Olive oil can be a healthy source of fat. Find out how to eat it as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
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Healthy meat: your questions answered
Our expert explains what is red meat, what is white meat, and whether meat is bad for you
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Living with familial hypercholesterolaemia
We meet a family whose lives have been changed by the diagnosis of a genetic condition, and speak to the nurses helping to support them and others like them.
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Is stew healthy?
Stews can be high in salt and unhealthy fats. Dietitian Dr Tai Ibitoye (PhD) shares hacks for a healthy stew, from picking the right sides to leaner proteins.