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5 top tips for making your meals more Mediterranean
A Mediterranean style of eating is good for your health, and shouldn't mean a massive change if you're already eating a balanced diet. Get these easy tips.
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Reusable vest can detect earlier signs of heart muscle disease
A reusable vest that can map the electric impulses of the heart in fine detail could detect abnormalities from a potentially fatal heart disease much earlier than is currently possible, according to a new study we’ve part-funded published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Why and how do vascular ‘risk genes’ actually increase heart disease risk?University of Oxford | Professor Hugh Watkins
Genetic studies of large groups of people have identified changes in certain parts of their DNA that are more frequently found in people with coronary heart disease. Many of these changes are in regions of DNA that influence the walls of ou...
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Increased risk of heart disease for mothers with more than 4 children
Research funded by us, presented at the British Cardiovascular Society Conference and funded by us, has shown that the more children a mother has, the greater her risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure.
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5 facts about heart failure that might surprise you
There are lots of myths surrounding heart failure. Learn to tell fact from fiction and what you can do to control the condition.
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Stopping kidney dialysis being hampered by blood vessel diseaseImperial College London | Dr Peter Vincent
People with kidney failure need regular dialysis – a procedure where their blood is cleaned using an external machine. Doctors must connect a tube from the dialysis machine into the patient’s bloodstream, usually through a vein in the arm. ...
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Viagra and heart disease
Viagra could be used as an effective treatment in men with early stage heart failure and cardiac hypertrophy according to a new study.
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5 tips for coping with a changing body
You may find that your body changes after a heart event. We share expert tips to help you accept your new body.
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5 ways to spend less time sitting down
Sitting down too much can be bad for your health, even if you exercise regularly. Get our tips to slash your sitting time.
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5 simple tips for preparing pumpkins and squash
Cooking pumpkin and squashes can seem daunting. Here's five simple tips to help you prepare and cook them, plus a guide to the different types.