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Gentle jogging can help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Study shows running ten minutes a day can cut your risk of dying from CVD.
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Antibiotic linked to increased risk of cardiac death
A commonly taken antiobiotic may increase the risk of heart problems.
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9 surprising walking activities
Walking is a great way to get active - it's fun, flexible and free. But if you're looking for more than a stroll in your local park, check out our guide.
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Things to think about before your cardiologist appointment
Not sure how to handle an upcoming appointment, or how to get the answers you need? Senior Cardiac Nurse Chloe MacArthur has tips to help.
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Charlotte's story: "I've learned to live with anxiety-related chest pain"
Find out how Charlotte Curzon manages her anxiety-related chest pain.
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Should I take iron supplements if I have heart failure?
Our expert answers a question from a heart failure patient about the benefits of taking iron supplements.
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No such thing as 'healthy obesity' research finds
Researchers that we part-fund have found that being overweight or obese increases a person’s risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) by up to 28% compared to those with a healthy body weight, even if they have healthy blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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Vitamin D improves heart function in people with chronic heart failure
A five-year study at the University of Leeds, involving our researchers, has found a daily dose of vitamin D improves heart function in people with chronic heart failure. Further studies are now needed before the supplement is given widely to patients.
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Why do people with heart disease develop muscle weakness?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...
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Finding out why statins sometimes cause muscle pain and weaknessUniversity of Leeds | Dr Sarah C Calaghan
Statins are medicines taken by millions of people in the UK as an effective way to lower their risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. However, some people who take statins develop a side-effect that causes muscle pain and weakness, part...