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Are smoothies good for you?
Smoothies are 1 of your 5-a-day, but they’re also high in sugar and contain less fibre than whole fruits and vegetables. Find out some of the downsides and how to make them healthier.
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All about painkillers
Painkillers are some of the most commonly used drugs. We explain what these medicines are used for and possible side effects.
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Grow your own blood vessel model in a dish
Researchers can now grow a model of a patient’s blood vessel wall in a dish from a small sample of their blood. The technology could be used to create personalised testing kits for new drugs and advance research into diseases of the blood vessels including stroke, heart attack and vascular dementia.
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Dr Hazel Wallace announced as BHF ambassador
Dr Hazel Wallace aka. The Food Medic is officially announced as BHF ambassador. On Saturday, Hazel got to meet our One Beat Members at a cookery workshop.
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Research finds heart cell changes in people with dilated cardiomyopathy
Scientists at Queen’s University, Belfast have identified changes in heart cells that could offer hope for thousands of people living with dilated cardiomyopathy, according to research we've funded and presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society conference.
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Does a protein called Brn-3b help to protect blood vessels from damage?University College London | Dr Vishwanie Budhram-Mahadeo
Dr Vishwanie Budhram Mahadeo and her team at University College London are working out what keeps blood vessels healthy and could prevent against disease. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is associated with ageing, diabetes and obesit...
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How do genetics make some people ‘fatter but healthy’University of Exeter | Professor Tim M Frayling
In general, being overweight or obese is linked to a higher risk of heart and circulatory diseases. However, some people who are overweight do not have this increased risk, and experts believe this is due to the way fat is distributed insid...
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5 lies we tell ourselves about our weight
With stories about weight gain and obesity constantly in the media, it's hard to tell fact from fiction. We reveal the truth and offer weight loss tips.
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Why should I know my weight and waist size?
Knowing your real size is important. BHF Associate Medical Director Dr Mike Knapton tells Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath why.