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Do herbs and spices have health benefits?
Find out what health benefits you can get from herbs and spices and get tips on how you can incorporate them in your dishes.
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What is coronary artery ectasia?
Dr David Adlam explains what coronary artery ectasia is and what this means for patients.
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What’s worse for me: fat or sugar?
Our expert answers a question on what's worse for your health: fat or sugar. Find out more.
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Is olive oil good for you?
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 weight gain: how to gain weight after illness
Get expert tips for putting on weight in a healthy way. Find out now.
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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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Can our genes predict the best drug combinations to prevent heart disease?University College London | Dr Amand Floriaan Schmidt
A variety of different drugs are used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, and they work in different ways. For example, by reducing cholesterol or decreasing blood pressure. Although these drugs are often prescribed together, the saf...
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Seed oils: why they're good for your heart
We investigate claims that seed oils like sunflower, rapeseed and soyabean high in omega-6 fatty acids increase inflammation and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Discover BHF’s verdict.
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Can ‘exercise snacking’ every day help you get fitter?
Get the facts behind recent headlines that say adding a few short bursts of exercise to your day like stair climbing can boost your fitness and improve your heart health.
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Poorer heart health in middle age linked to increased dementia risk
People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in later life according to a BHF-funded study