The BHF has renewed funding for th British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre to continue its vital work over the next five ...

If you have high blood pressure (hypertension), one of the tools you can use to help keep it under control is your diet. In the early 1990s, researchers at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute ...

British Heart Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (225971), Scotland (SC039426) and the Isle of Man (1295). A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (699547) ...

If you’re looking for a warming dish that’s good for your heart and will keep you feeling full, why not try making your own soup? Unlike many ready-made soups, our healthy recipes are packed with ...

Wakefield Heart Beats is a friendly group of cardiac patients from Mid Yorkshire who meet once a month in a Wakefield coffee shop for drinks, cake, and friendly conversation. Drop in if you’d like ...

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Alarmingly, about half of adults in the UK have total cholesterol levels above the recommended healthy limit of 5mmol/L. Knowing which are ...

Senior Cardiac Nurse Christopher Allen says: Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation are both abnormal heart rhythms. They occur when there is an issue with the electrical signals and pathways in your ...

There’s a lot of marketing about beetroot juice’s benefits but there is not yet enough scientific evidence to give specific dietary recommendations. While research, including some funded by British ...

Andrew Scard, cardiac rehabilitation specialist for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, says that gentle exercises can help ease back pain and stiffness, while also increasing your strength and ...

Why is sugar bad for you? Overall, the problem with too much sugar is that it tends to mean your diet will be high in calories (energy) and this can lead to putting on weight. Excess weight increases ...

Adjusting to new medicine and getting into a routine can be challenging at first. We know that many people worry about side effects, costs and remembering to take their medication. Most medicines used ...

These are a healthier alternative to chocolates or biscuits. They look beautiful, and will be more nutritious, as well as being lower in saturated fats, sugars and calories. You can make them by ...