We’re delighted to welcome Professor Simon Ray, appointed as Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Professor Jane Armitage, who joins as a new Trustee ...

People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in later life according to a BHF-funded study ...

Stranger Strings’, a scientific snapshot of the first phase of blood clot formation, was submitted by BHF-funded researcher, ...

We want to support everyone with cardiovascular disease to live a longer healthier life, by ensuring they get the treatment, care and support they need. The Healthcare Implementation Fund (formerly ...

Troponin is a protein found in your muscles, including your heart. When your heart is injured or damaged, troponin is released into your blood. There are many things that can cause your heart to be ...

Across the UK, those eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine include over-65s and people with a long-term condition like ...

As a leading global funder of cardiovascular research, we are committed to spending every penny our supporters raise wisely, while funding the best people and ideas to improve prevention, treatment ...

Whatever your heart or circulatory condition, you’ll have something to gain from exercise. Getting active could help to ease your symptoms, help you do more in your daily life, and stop your disease ...

Eccles 2 BHF ShopDonating to us Your donations are hugely appreciated and help us fund life-saving research. Please donate to our shop safely via the handy donation drop point in store, or ...

An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm and it happens as a result of a problem with the electrical impulses that regulate your heart. It can make your heart beat too quickly, too slowly or in an ...

Water is essential for our survival. Most people can only live without it for a few days, which is not surprising given water makes up two thirds of the human body. Dehydration is the term used when ...

If you’re trying to eat a healthier diet or manage your weight, you may be wondering if you should cut out foods that are high in fat. It’s true that fat is high in calories, which means that eating ...