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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
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British Heart Foundation warns that many gut-friendly foods come with a heart health catch
The British Heart Foundation is urging people to look more closely at some popular gut-friendly foods which, while beneficial for the microbiome, may also come with hidden risks for heart health when eaten in excess.
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4 statin alternatives that lower cholesterol
Find out how well alternatives to statins like bempedoic acid work and who can be prescribed them under NHS rules.
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Is ‘micro-volunteering’ the next Gen Z trend?
Our charity shops are seeing a rise in younger volunteers, particularly when it comes to ‘micro-volunteering’.
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How potassium channels keep blood vessels openSt George's, University of London | Professor Iain Greenwood
Professor Iain Greenwood and his colleagues at St George’s, University of London, are working out how blood vessel diameter is controlled to maintain blood flow to organs in the body. If blood vessels narrow, less blood reaches organs su...
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Can blocking RhoB activation prevent lung damage in pulmonary hypertension?Imperial College London | Dr Beata J Wojciak Stothard
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition in which high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs results in narrowing of these blood vessels. Patients can have a poor quality of life and are at risk of developing heart failure becaus...
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How platelet stickiness is regulatedUniversity of Bristol | Professor Stuart Mundell
A heart attack occurs when thrombosis (a blood clot) develops inside the blood vessels supplying the heart. Platelets, the main blood cell involved in thrombosis, can be switched on to become sticky by various mediator molecules. Thromboxan...
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On the NHS frontline: Vanessa's story
Vanessa Smith shares her experience so far on the NHS frontline, where she has cared for patients affected by both coronavirus (Covid-19) and heart and circulatory conditions.
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Watch: What happens when you exercise?
We all know exercise is good for us, but what actually happens inside your body when you get active? Watch our animation to find out, and read more about how exercise can help your heart.
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Is red wine good for your heart?
Our senior Dietitian talks about whether we should be drinking red wine for its heart health benefits.