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    Heart Health

    Looking after your heart is crucial to leading a long and healthy life. A lack of exercise, an unbalanced diet and high levels of stress can lead to poor heart health and an increased risk of serious illness.
    Looking after your heart is crucial to leading a long and healthy life. A lack of exercise, an unbalanced diet and high levels of stress can lead to poor heart health and an increased risk of serious illness.

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    As well as eating more vegetables, fruits and oily fish, here are some surprising foods to include in your diet to keep your heart ticking along.
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    Foods that help boost your heart health

    When it comes to looking after your heart, what you eat and drink matters, discover more about what foods could be beneficial to your heart health today.
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    10 small ways to support your heart health

    It goes without saying that taking care of your heart is vital. The diseases linked to poor heart health can be life changing and severe. Here are 10 small but effective ways to support your heart health
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    18 simple ways to lower blood pressure

    Looking to lower your blood pressure in a natural way? Discover 18 of the best methods for you to try, in this article. Learn more today.
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    A guide to common heart problems

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    Heart disease: Symptoms & treatment

    Around 25% of all deaths in the UK are due to heart disease. We’ve put together some facts – including causes and prevention – on heart disease. Read on.

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    Nitrates are used to lower blood pressure and help heart conditions. We look at nitrates in food and in water, and explain what benefits they can have on you.
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    How to calculate your body fat percentage and what it means

    Article that goes in depth all about how to calculate your body fat percentage, including top tips and how to calculate these for both men and women.
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    The top 8 liquorice root benefits

    Want a sweet way to support your health naturally? Liquorice extract could be for you! Not quite the same as the old-school sweet… learn about the top 8 liquorice root benefits, as well as the risks and side effects of this herbal product.
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    What is a normal body temperature?

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