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Professor Derek Steele University of Leeds £132,190 The rhythmic beating of the heart is controlled by the co-ordinated opening and closing of ‘ion channels’ in the heart cells which allow electrically charged particles – ions – to move in and out of the cells. If this electrical activity is disrupted it can lead to abnormal […]
Professor Paolo Madeddu Bristol Heart Institute £76,054 In the UK, at least 1 in 150 babies is born with congenital heart disease which means a heart defect that develops in the womb, before a baby is born. So that these babies can survive, cardiac surgeons often have to perform complex surgery to replace and correctly […]
Professor Nicolette Bishop Loughborough University and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust £147,805 A kidney transplant can transform the life of someone with kidney failure, but these patients have a high risk of heart disease. Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for everyone and can lower the risk of heart disease, […]
A project at the University of Glasgow that is aiming to better understand the effects that COVID-19 infection has on blood vessels and blood pressure has received a grant of £250,000 from national charity Heart Research UK. Research has shown that people who are older, obese, male or those who have other medical problems including […]
Given the overwhelming response to our new COVID-19 research grant, we have decided to fund three new research projects to investigate how COVID-19 affects the heart and circulatory system – an investment of over half a million pounds. Research has shown that people with cardiovascular conditions, including high blood pressure, have a higher risk of […]
2020 was a tough year for all of us. But thanks to you, our wonderful and dedicated supporters, we were still able to achieve some pretty incredible things. We wanted to share some of those with you, with our review of 2020. We launched special grants to investigate links between heart disease and COVID-19, awarded […]
This Pancake Day, many of us will be at the ready with our flour, eggs and milk to whip up this classically simple recipe. Formally known as Shrove Tuesday, pancake day started as a day where people would empty their cupboards of ingredients in preparation for the 40 day fast prior to Easter. Pancakes offered […]
Leisure insurance specialists Caravan Guard, who have been partnered with Heart Research UK for many years, raised over £20,000 for Heart Research UK in 2020 – a new record for the partnership. Caravan Guard has been raising money for Heart Research UK for more than a decade by donating £1 to the charity each time […]
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Does your weight loss journey feel like a never-ending cycle? Health and Wellbeing expert Amie Leckie and Registered Associate Nutritionist Lauren Hewitt explain some factors impacting your weight loss and tips on dietary and lifestyle choices you can make to help you lose weight.
December is the time of year for gathering with family and friends, and these social occasions often revolve around alcohol. Consuming too much alcohol can have a negative impact on your heart, and even if you don’t drink often, a few drinks can cause you to sleep poorly and be tired the next day making you reach for unhealthy foods for a quick energy fix.
Many people think that artificial sweeteners are a healthy and safe alternative to sugar, but is this the case?
Ball games are fun at any age, and a great way to get our hearts pumping! Here we explore some games you can enjoy with the little ones in your life, whether they are babies, toddlers or pre-schoolers.