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Simple cheek swab could help save lives of children with rare heart problem

Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is responsible for more than 10% of sudden cardiac deaths in youngsters, according to the British Heart Foundation

Evening Standard

Former rugby player to take on world-record swim with Scottish Canals

A FORMER professional rugby union player has teamed up with Scottish Canals to attempt a deeply personal and ambitious challenge whilst setting a…

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Worst places in the UK to have a heart stoppage identified

The British Heart Foundation has highlighted the UK’s ‘defibrillator deserts’.

Evening Standard

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Staying hopeful could significantly reduce risk of heart attacks

A study has found that hope as a form of ‘self-prescription’ can be a powerful tool

The Independent UK

The attitude change that could reduce risk of heart disease or stroke

A study has found the ‘self-prescription’ can be a powerful tool

The Independent UK

Maintaining hopeful attitude ‘could prevent heart attacks and early death’

Researchers found hopeful people tended to fare better, had greater levels of self-care and were less likely to skip taking their medication.

Evening Standard

Origin Hybrid Pro mattress review: gigantic, firm … the James Bond of mattresses

This supportive bed-in-a-box mattress packs a powerful orthopaedic punch. Here’s what impressed me – and what could be better

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Heart health in the UK is declining rapidly in ‘worrying trend’. Here’s why

Cardiovascular deaths in working-age adults have risen by 18 per cent since 2019, according to analysis by the British Heart Foundation (BHF)

The Independent UK

Footballer who comforted Glenn Hoddle during heart attack to run London Marathon

Steve Sidwell will run the London Marathon in support of the British Heart Foundation, as well as the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Evening Standard

The supplement that could prevent a birth defect affecting 13 UK babies every day

Groundbreaking new research has big implications for heart disease in babies

The Independent UK

Low iron in pregnancy linked to newborn heart disease in ‘gamechanger’ discovery

This is the first time anaemia in the early stages of pregnancy has been identified as an issue.

Evening Standard

Cambridge rower James Robson learning to be elite athlete with heart problem

Robson was diagnosed with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (AF).

The Independent UK

Marathon training leaves Lisa McGrillis ‘sore’ not cinched for Rivals return

McGrillis is running the TCS London Marathon on April 27 for the British Heart Foundation with her best friend Mary Cann whose husband died suddenly.

Evening Standard

Rivals actress joins best friend for London Marathon tribute to late husband

Lisa McGrillis, who plays Valerie Jones, is fundraising for the British Heart Foundation with Mary Cann whose husband Nigel died from a heart attack.

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The Independent UK

Jack Wilshere on becoming a manager, Mikel Arteta’s influence and the key to making it at Arsenal

Interview: The former England and Arsenal midfielder is relishing his coaching journey at Norwich while also training for this year’s London Marathon while raising money for the British Heart Foundation

The Independent UK

Ben’s heart suddenly stopped at the age of 16. His best friend’s mother saved his life

Exclusive: ‘I just went into autopilot really, thinking I can’t let this boy die in my house,’ said Lucinda-Hill Chambers

The Guardian - UK

Outdated guidelines mean doctors failing to spot heart condition in women

Research finds hypertrophic cardiomyopathy testing that overlooks sex differences and body size is inadequate

Evening Standard

Women ‘missing out on diagnosis of potentially deadly heart condition’

HCM is a genetic condition where the muscular wall of the heart becomes thickened, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around the body.

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The Independent UK

Health warning sent to women over ‘missed diagnosis of potentially deadly heart condition’

HCM is a genetic condition where the muscular wall of the heart becomes thickened, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around the body.

The Independent UK

AI tool can find people with heart condition who have no symptoms

Researchers are assessing the impact of the algorithm at GP surgeries in West Yorkshire.

The Independent UK

Warning over heart attacks and strokes caused by cold temperatures

Experts on how to look after your vital organ this winter

The Guardian - UK

Earlier blood thinner use may cut risk of second stroke for irregular heartbeat patients

Those who have a stroke are 35% less likely to have another if drugs given earlier than they are now, research finds

The Independent UK

Coronation Street’s shock Gail Platt storyline: Five heart attack signs women need to know

Gail could be on her way out

The Independent UK

Why people are less likely to give CPR to women who collapse

Worries over touching women’s chests leads to anxiety around giving compressions, study says

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7 shocking ways ultra-processed foods affect children

You’ll be surprised how much ultra-processed food can affect your child - from short-term behaviour to long-term illnesses…

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