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What is cholesterol and why is high cholesterol bad for you? Find out how high cholesterol can affect your heart and what you can do to lower it.

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There’s no debating the science. A diet packed with plant foods does wonders for your health. But what exactly is a plant-based diet and how does it compare to a vegan or vegetarian diet? Should we be ditching meat and dairy?

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Nuts and seeds may be small, but they are packed full of goodness. Our review of the latest evidence shows why nuts and seeds are an important part of a heart-healthy diet.

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During a heart attack, blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked. This is most commonly due to coronary artery disease.

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Following a heart attack you can feel anxious and emotional. This can affect the quality of sleep you have each night. Find out how sleep can help with your recovery and learn tips to improve your sleep.

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It is normal to experience some level of stress, anxiety and worry. But when you are stressed out, anxious or worried for long periods of time (longer than three months), it can seriously affect your health. Here are some tips that can help manage your stress.

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Learn about high blood pressure (hypertension), what you can do to lower it and how to understand blood pressure readings.

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There are many things someone with heart failure can do to manage their condition – and there is a lot you can do to support them. Here are some ways to provide support and places to get further help.

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After having one heart attack, you’re at higher risk of having another. Find out what changes you can make to reduce that risk.

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Creating balanced, innovative and interesting menus that provide a range of foods is becoming more important than ever as people are eating out more often. When planning your menu it will pay to keep this in mind.

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Despite sensationalist news headlines and one-off pieces of research, the bulk of the evidence still proves that diets lower in saturated fat reduce our risk of heart disease.

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Our review of the latest evidence shows how the salt we eat impacts our risk of heart disease. Whether it’s sea salt, rock salt or table salt, most of us could do with eating a bit less. The good news is you can retrain your taste buds to enjoy less…

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