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What is 'clean eating' and should I be doing it?
Our expert answers a question on clean eating, and discusses whether it's a good lifestyle choice.
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"I worry if I wait any longer for heart treatment, I'll be housebound"
Dot Addley talks about how she has been waiting 18 months for a potentially life-saving procedure to open up her coronary artery.
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3-minute mindful meditation for stress relief
Wondering how to reduce stress? This quick mindful body scan meditation can help ease away tension.
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Do transgender people have a higher risk of heart problems?
Transgender people could be at a higher risk of heart problems. We share the latest research, and tips on how to manage this risk.
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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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Can microplastics in blood vessels raise the risk of heart attack and stroke?
Recent headlines have claimed that tiny pieces of plastic in blood vessels may increase the chance of having a heart attack or stroke. But is it true?
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Allison Lawson: “I had a heart attack totally out of the blue at 51”
Allison Lawson had a heart attack aged 51 caused by a rare condition called SCAD - spontaneous coronary artery dissection – which is caused by a tear in a blood vessel carrying blood to the heart.
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Watch: What is the Mediterranean diet?
You might already know that a Mediterranean diet is linked to better health, but what is it and what exactly are the benefits of eating the Mediterranean way? Our animation explains.
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Do carbs make you gain weight?
Find out why carbs have a bad reputation and if it's true that they make you gain weight with BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker.
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Weak handshake could be sign of a failing heart
Weak handshake could be sign of a failing heart. Hand grip strength could be used as a simple measure of heart health, according to new research published today in PLOS ONE and funded by the BHF.