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RESEARCH
Do tiny packages produced by platelets cause inflammation in atherosclerosis?University of Birmingham | Professor Ed Rainger
Platelets, cells that cause blood clotting, secrete tiny packages into the blood, filled with protein and other molecules. Professor Ed Rainger, at the University of Birmingham, will find out if these tiny packages can promote inflammation ...
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Studying how a new gene can cause coronary heart diseaseUniversity of Oxford | Professor Keith Channon
Professor Keith Channon and his team at the University of Oxford are working out how a new gene is involved in atherosclerosis development. Very large studies have now identified several new genes that help to increase the risk of develo...
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Video: How to eat more veg without even noticing
Nine easy ways to add vegetables to your everyday meals so you (or your kids) won’t even notice eating them
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How to start getting active
It's never too late to start being active. Follow these practical tips and do something you can be proud of.
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Does anxiety put you at greater risk of heart disease and diabetes?
Research in men has suggested that there could be a link between anxiety and a higher risk of heart disease. We look behind the headlines
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Animals in research
Our policy on animal research.
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A commonly used test could miss the most dangerous type of heart disease
More than a quarter of people with a deadly form of heart disease may be missed following current tests.
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13 small changes that add up to a healthy diet
A few small steps can make a healthy diet and help you to control your weight, too. Dietitian Annemarie Aburrow shows us how.
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Best exercises for heart health
Cardiac rehab physio Helen Alexander explains how to improve heart health through physical activities including resistance and aerobic exercises.
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Are avocados good for you? Benefits, calories and nutritional content
BHF Senior Dietitian Dell Stanford takes a closer look at the health benefits of avocados and avocado oil, revealing they’re high in healthy unsaturated fat – but also calories.