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Revealing how heart cells detect stretchUniversity of Leeds | Dr Sarah C Calaghan
The ability of heart cells to sense stretching is essential for normal heart function, and allows the heart to pump more blood when it is needed, like during exercise. When cells are stretched too much and too often, the heart can change an...
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What controls the strength and duration of the heartbeat?King's College London | Professor Malcolm Irving
Professor Malcolm Irving at King’s College London is working out what controls the strength and duration of the heartbeat and what goes wrong in heart disease. During the heartbeat, the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood around the bod...
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Using machine learning to improve physical activity guidelinesUniversity of Oxford | Dr Aiden Doherty
Current evidence shows that too little physical activity increases the risk of heart disease. However, the evidence we have is largely based on asking people how much physical activity they do, which is not accurate. Modern studies tend to ...
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Does heart muscle scarring lead to heart failure in kidney disease?University of Birmingham | Dr Nicola Edwards
Dr Nicola Edwards and her colleagues at the University of Birmingham are studying the link between heart disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD), a common condition that affects one in seven adults. Many people with CKD develop left ve...
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Studying problems with calcium channels in the heartCardiff University | Dr Nia Thomas
Coordinated contraction of the heart muscle during each heartbeat is only achieved when calcium movement in heart cells is well controlled. Unfortunately, we now know that genetic errors in key molecules and structures of the heart that con...
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Do our behaviours as young adults affect our long term heart disease risk?University College London | Professor Alun Hughes
Professor Alun Hughes is studying how events in early adulthood influence our risk of heart and circulatory disease and diabetes in later life. We already know that events in the womb and in childhood influence our likelihood of developi...
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How do replacement heart valves work?
Our expert looks at how heart valves work, as well as the pros and cons of different types of replacement heart valves. Plus, watch our mitral and aortic valve animations.
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10 weird team sports to try
From Sepak Takraw to Muggle Quidditch, the sporting possibilities out there go far beyond football and hockey.
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Do smartwatches stop pacemakers and ICDs from working properly?
The news is claiming smartwatches and other fitness trackers could disrupt pacemakers and ICDs, putting people at risk. Is it true? We go behind the headlines.
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Active listening: 10 tips to support someone with health issues
Find out how active listening can help you support a loved one dealing with a health problem with NHS Clinical Psychologist Dr Katie Murray (PhD).