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Find the contact details for your local BHF Support Group. Providing support and friendship to anyone who has been affected by heart and circulatory diseases

Some athletes die suddenly from heart problems, so diagnosing them before they happen is vital. But this isn’t easy, especially as there may be ethnic differences to consider. BHF-funded research has helped improve diagnosis of heart problems in Black athletes.

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King's College London | Professor Simon Redwood

People with coronary heart disease can be affected by angina. Angina is a dull, heavy or tight chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart – and importantly it could be a sign of being at risk of a future heart attack. Past rese...

The BHF and PureGym have teamed up to release a new healthy hearts programme to help the nation's heart health

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University of Edinburgh | Professor Nicholas Mills

Firefighters are at an increased risk of having a cardiovascular event, like a heart attack. It is the commonest cause of death in these individuals, accounting for 45 per cent of deaths on duty. The reasons why remain unknown, but could be...

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What is cardiac rehabilitation

Find the contact details for Ammanford Heart To Heart Support Group.

Dr Frank Ryan, a clinical psychologist, shares how small changes like developing a routine and giving yourself regular rewards can boost your willpower.

Do you usually gain a few pounds over the winter? Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how to stay strong this year.