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Mental health and your heart
Looking after yourself can be tough when you’re living with a mental health problem. By taking small steps towards a healthier lifestyle, you can improve your overall health and feel better.
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Talking therapy boosts recovery from 'broken heart' syndrome
Cognitive behavioural therapy can improve fitness and heart muscle recovery in people with Takotsubo syndrome
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Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM)
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a rare condition where the heart’s structure can become weak. Learn about the causes, treatments and complications.
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RESEARCH
Do dysfunctional carotid bodies underlie a form of heart failureUniversity of Bristol | Dr Emma Hart
The carotid body is a cluster of sensors near to the carotid artery in the throat. It is highly sensitive to reduced blood flow and reduced oxygen circulation, and triggers hyperventilation and increased blood pressure by activating an arm ...
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New research to study benefits of personalised pacemaker programming
Researchers funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at the University of Leeds will investigate how people living with heart failure can benefit from personalised pacemaker programming.
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Walking and cycling to work linked with fewer heart attacks
Walking and cycling to work is linked to a lower rate of heart attacks in men and women according to a new study co-authored by the Olympic-medal winning triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee and part-funded by us.
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Recovery tips: recovering from heart attack, stroke or surgery
We share expert tips for getting back on your feet after illness, surgery, or a heart event. Find out how.
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Building confidence after heart surgery
Confidence is often shaken following a heart event. We get tips on recovery from those who've been there and two leading psychologists. Read more.
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Are athletes healthy?
Professor Sanjay Sharma uses his funding from the BHF to help answer big questions about the heart health of athletes.
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“I felt invincible – then I needed heart surgery in my fifties.”
Having heart surgery taught Jason Doyle to slow down and appreciate life. Read his story.