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  • Stress and insomnia linked to irregular heartbeat after menopause

    About one in four women may develop atrial fibrillation after menopause, with stress and insomnia being leading factors, according to a new study.

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  • Life after a stroke

    Discover what to expect and how to navigate life after a stroke. From physical rehabilitation to emotional challenges, explore insights on the journey to recovery.

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  • What is personalised medicine and fluxomics?

    Find out how fluxomics, an emerging technology, will help bring us one step closer to personalised treatments for cardiovascular disease.

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  • The life-saving power of AEDs: automatic external defibrillators

    With CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED), you can help save a life in a cardiac arrest. Learn how easy it is to use one.

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  • CPR guide: How to perform CPR

    CPR is a life-saving skill that can be used in emergency situations such as a cardiac arrest.

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  • Things people say about exercise that aren’t true

    Here are nine common misconceptions about exercise and what research actually tells us.

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  • Stress and the heart

    Stress can affect the heart and your overall wellbeing. Here are some tips to better manage it.

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  • Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day?

    A target of 10,000 steps a day is often recommended, and it has been shown to improve heart health. Find out where this number came from and how to achieve it.

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  • How do I improve my motivation to exercise when I really hate it? 10 science-backed tips

    If you dislike exercising, as many do, find out how to overcome this to gain the life-saving benefits of getting the body moving.

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