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How to avoid winter weight gain
Do you usually gain a few pounds over the winter? Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how to stay strong this year.
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My hospital appointment or surgery is delayed – what can I do?
Find out what to do if your appointment, surgery or test has been delayed or cancelled
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How does JCAD raise the risk of coronary heart disease, and how can we combat it?University of Oxford | Dr Gillian Douglas
Oxford researchers are uncovering how a newly-discovered gene relates to heart disease. Studies of the human genome have spotlighted a new gene that raises the risk of coronary heart disease. The gene has been named JCAD and, with BHF fu...
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3D imaging to detect abnormal heart muscle thickeningUniversity College London | Dr Charlotte Manisty
Supervised by Dr Charlotte Manisty, this Clinical Research Training Fellow is working out why some people develop excessively thick heart muscle in response to stress, putting them at risk of heart failure. When subjected to stresses, fo...
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How to lower your blood pressure: 6 top tips
Follow our tips to lower your blood pressure, such as regular physical activity, keeping a healthy weight, eating a well-balanced diet, reducing salt and more, here.
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5 steps to sustainable weight loss
Find out why a slow and steady approach can be the most effective for lasting weight loss.
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Quiz: Which Olympic sport should you take up?
Channel the Olympic spirit and find out which sport you should take up.
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What is a normal pulse rate?
A normal resting heart rate should be between 60 to 100 beats a minute. Find out what can cause your pulse rate to change and when to seek medical help.
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Finding new ways to help people with heart disease avoid muscle weaknessUniversity of Leeds | Professor Stuart Egginton
In many people with heart disease, daily living can be a challenge. This is not entirely due to the heart not working correctly - lost or blocked small blood vessels may also increase muscle fatigue, and contribute to muscle wasting and wea...
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The art of letting go
Living with a heart condition can sometimes mean giving up something you love. We have tips on how to adjust from experts and people who've been through it.