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Cold water swimming: what are the health benefits and what are the risks? Chloe MacArthur, Senior Cardiac Nurse at BHF, dives into the facts.

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University of Birmingham | Dr James P Fisher

Dr James Fisher is working out if brain blood vessels are impaired in people with atrial fibrillation (AF), a common abnormal heart rhythm that increases the risk of stroke, cognitive decline and dementia. Understanding why AF leads to thes...

Is it possible to resist holiday temptations without sacrificing enjoyment? Discover the secrets to a heart-healthy holiday with our 5 expert tips.

Uncertainty can be challenging to deal with, especially when it affects your health. Rachelle Beaven shares tips from the experts on how to cope.

Can meditation and mindfulness help people with heart disease? We look at the research to find out.

We gained a valuable insight into patients’ experiences of cardiac rehabilitation, how COVID-19 affected its delivery, and consider what improvements can be made to these services.

Heart valve disease is when one or more of your heart valves do not work like they should. This can affect your blood flow and put extra strain on your heart. Read about causes, symptoms and treatment.

Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle. Read more to find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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University of Manchester | Dr Gwilym Morris

Dr Gwilym Morris from the University of Manchester is to do a 2-year study looking at a condition called sick sinus syndrome (SSS). SSS affects the function of the heart’s natural internal pacemaker called the sinoatrial node. This node nor...

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Imperial College London | Dr Paul Kemp

People with severe heart failure can develop muscle wasting and weakness, which makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks or exercise. Muscle wasting also occurs in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition where high bloo...