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The BHF responds to new study which finds Pacemakers may react to electrical appliances
A new American study has found that, when used in very close proximity to the body, everyday household appliances and electrical tools can interfere with a pacemaker’s ability to regulate heartbeats.
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Why there's no such thing as 'good' or 'bad' foods
Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how to change your mindset around healthy eating.
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How to eat more vegetables and fruits
BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker shares 20 easy ways to add more veg and fruit to your diet, from toast toppings and simple meal hacks to healthy snacks.
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Practising Pilates
Pilates aims to enhance your body's strength and flexibility. Find out why it's a great accompaniment to aerobic exercise.
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Finding ways to repair damaged blood vessels in diabetesUniversity of Leeds | Dr Richard Cubbon
People with diabetes are at increased risk of heart attacks and strokes because of damaged blood vessels. This is in part because diabetes interferes with the body's repair of blood vessels, which may be because of the reduced action of a p...
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Pre-eclampsia – effect of certain growth factors on the mother’s blood vesselsUniversity of Nottingham | Professor David Bates
Pre-eclampsia in pregnancy, is one of the main causes of illness or death in pregnant women. Complications such as high blood pressure, swelling and the presence of protein in urine can commonly lead to life-threatening conditions such as l...
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A sugar coated solution to stop blood vessel leakinessUniversity of Bristol | Dr Rebecca Foster
Cells that line the blood vessels (endothelial cells) are coated with a protective layer of sugars, called the glycocalyx, which helps the blood vessels to function normally. In health, vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGFA) is an im...
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Working out why pulmonary arterial hypertension is more common in womenUniversity of Glasgow | Professor Margaret MacLean
Professor Margaret MacLean and her team at the University of Glasgow want to understand why women are more prone to get pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) than men. In PAH, cells lining the arteries in the lungs overgrow, causing narrowi...
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Dealing with grief
Few things are harder than losing someone who means a lot to you. Sarah Brealey shares an expert’s advice on how to cope with grief.
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Diet and diabetes: how can I eat healthily?
BHF dietitian Dell Stanford explains how to eat healthily if you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, including which foods you can enjoy and which to avoid