Olympics legend Roger Black rallies the nation to walk more in 2026 by taking on Walk for Hearts to raise fund for the BHF ...

We’re delighted to welcome business and HR leader Louise Wilson to our Board of Trustees. Louise is an experienced board ...

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 ...

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) ...

Living with obesity can increase your risk of heart problems. But it’s not just the number on the scales that counts. Where the fat is in your body is important too. For example, fat around the belly ...

Electrophysiologist Dr Anthony Li says: Yes, this is safe. Most pacemakers and ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators) are implanted in the upper left side of the chest. During CPR, chest ...

A low-fat diet may be the first thing you think about when it comes to lowering cholesterol. But rather than reducing all fats, it’s more important to get the right types of fats in your diet. Too ...

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 ...

A study that aims to transform heart disease care for women has been awarded US $10 million by the British Heart Foundation ...

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat found in the blood. You may also see the term ‘serum triglycerides’, which simply means triglycerides found in your blood. Triglycerides provide energy to ...

What does vitamin D do? Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium, which keeps your bones, teeth and muscles healthy. In the UK, around 1 in 6 adults have low levels of vitamin D in their blood, ...

What is calcification of the arteries? Calcification of the arteries is a condition where calcium builds up in your heart’s main arteries – the coronary arteries – which is why it is also called ...