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RESEARCH
The brain-heart connection in health and diseaseUniversity College London | Professor Alexander Gourine
BHF-funded researchers at University College London are studying the connection between our brain and heart, and how activity through this connection declines in heart disease. Specialised nerves connect our brain to our heart. These nerve...
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Understanding coronary artery disease in older athletesSt George's, University of London | Professor Sanjay Sharma
Coronary artery disease is the build-up of fatty material, also called atherosclerosis, in the vessels that supply the heart with blood. Some athletes, usually considered at low-risk for heart disease, can still develop more coronary artery...
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Quiz: Which fitness activity suits you?
Fitness classes or other types of activity can be a great way to help reduce your risk of heart and circulatory disease. Try our fun quiz to give you some inspiration.
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Get in shape for surgery: 5 ways to have the best chance of recovery
Discover 5 things you can do to prepare for surgery and recover as quickly and well as possible.
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How much protein do I need to gain muscle?
If protein is needed for building and repairing muscle, do you need to eat extra to gain more muscle quicker? Senior Dietitian, Victoria Taylor, explains.
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Why are endurance athletes more prone to abnormal heart rhythms?University of Manchester | Professor Mark R Boyett
Our heart requires an electrical signal to beat correctly. When this signal breaks down, disturbances in the heart beat called arrhythmias occur. Arrhythmias can cause serious health problems and even sudden death. We know that athletes who...
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Why being active is good for your heart
We’ve been funding research that showed the benefits of being physically active at all ages, and for people with heart and circulatory diseases too.
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Air pollution
Air pollution can make heart and circulatory conditions worse, or even cause new health problems. But some simple steps can help you to stay healthy when pollution levels are high.
