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The heart care waiting list fell in June 2025, latest figures from NHS England show. There were 405,414 of people waiting for ‘routine’ cardiac care in England at the end of June, down from 409,800 in ...
Does beetroot juice lower blood pressure? Read our article to learn more about the nutrition profile of beetroot juice and if it is any good for blood pressure.
Behind the headlines Do weight-loss injections reduce or increase your health risks? We explore recent headlines reporting on a new study that suggests weight-loss medicines like Mounjaro and Wegovy ...
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If protein is needed for building and repairing muscle, do you need to eat extra to gain more muscle quicker? Senior Dietitian, Victoria Taylor, explains.
Wellbeing Effects of stress on the body Everyone experiences stress from time to time. It’s a natural response that can help our bodies cope with challenging situations. But what happens inside us ...
BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse, Julie Ward, explains which over-the-counter hay fever medications are safe to use if you have heart disease or high blood pressure.
Average ambulance response times for heart attacks and strokes were 47 minutes in December 2024, up from 42 minutes in November latest NHS England data reveals.
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Eat well Anti-inflammatory diet: what you need to know British Heart Foundation Senior Dietitian, Tracy Parker, reveals how your diet can affect inflammation in your body and heart.
Discover the best exercises to lose fat around your belly, plus other helpful weight loss tips from cardiac rehabilitation specialist Laura Cartwright.
Wellbeing How to deal with stress Try these simple techniques when you’re feeling frazzled and want to ease life’s ongoing stressors.