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The latest news about high blood pressure
Our Senior Cardiac Nurse Julie Ward talks to Dr Neil Chapman about high blood pressure and updates us on how the BHF is tackling it.
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Watch: Could fat in your bloodstream cause blood clots?
BHF research is shedding more light on how fats in your blood could affect your health. Our animation explains Dr Alan Stewart's research.
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Personalised medicine: what is it, and how does it work?
Discover what personalised medicine is, and how it could help people with heart conditions. Find out now.
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How does cold weather affect your heart?
Dive into the latest research on what happens to your heart when it’s cold, how cold it needs to be, and for how long afterwards you’re at risk.
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Worst vegan foods you should avoid – and healthy alternatives
High-protein vegan foods such as meat and fish alternatives and plant-based milks can be as unhealthy as animal-based versions. A BHF dietitian shares swaps.
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How to start eating more healthily
Starting to make your diet healthier can be hard, but reducing the pressure on yourself can make it easier, says Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor.
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Could your beta-blocker side effects be a trick of the mind?
Some people stop taking beta blockers because they believe they’re causing side effects like breathlessness and weight gain. But these symptoms can be caused by the nocebo effect, explains specialist Dr Sameer Zaman.
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Can intermittent fasting double your risk of dying from heart problems?
Is intermittent fasting dangerous for your heart? Find out what we know about time-restricted eating and how it compares to recent news headlines.
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Do ultra-processed foods help or hinder weight loss?
British Heart Foundation investigates new research that shows ultra-processed foods (UPFs) like ready meals, cereals and pre-packaged snacks can hinder weight loss because the way they are processed can influence how much you eat or encourage you to eat more.
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Stroke - LACI-2 trial
Lacunar stroke is caused by damage to small blood vessels deep in the brain, and can ultimately lead to dementia. LACI-2 explored whether isosorbide mononitrate and cilostazol could be used to treat lacunar stroke.