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A pacemaker is a small device that can treat some abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Find out what it looks like, how it works and how it's fitted.

Senior Dietitian, Victoria Taylor, on the pros and cons of counting calories.

BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker explains how much protein you need per day, if protein leads to weight gain, and which foods are high in protein but low in calories.

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University of Leicester | Professor Sally Singh

Heart failure means that the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body to keep a person fit and well. Symptoms include shortness of breath, tiredness, leg swelling, and difficulty being active. Heart failure is a lifelong conditi...

High cholesterol is when you have too much cholesterol in your blood. Learn about symptoms and causes, and what you can do to lower your cholesterol levels.

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University of Oxford | Dr Oliver Rider

Supervised by Dr Oliver Rider, a Clinical Research Training Fellow is working out what causes different types of left ventricular hypertrophy, or LVH. In LVH, the heart muscle enlarges. It can occur naturally in response to exercise train...

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University of Oxford | Dr Oliver Rider

Regardless of cause, most heart diseases ultimately result in the heart being unable to pump out as much blood as a normal heart can, because it can’t contract as forcefully. To contract, the heart needs an energy source called ATP, and it’...

Joan Willett, a double heart attack survivor from Hastings who reached 108-years-old, passed away peacefully on Friday (29th November 2024).

Going through health issues is never easy. If you're a family member or friend, here are some suggestions for ways you might be able to help. Read more.

With warmer days and lighter evenings, now is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities. Find out more ways to get active.