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By Olivia Schofield The future of urban living has meant that apartments and houses have become smaller and smaller making it harder to find artwork that fits into those awkward spaces of our homes. But this shouldn’t stop you from buying artwork that you love and with the right plan you can have both a […]
Kids are back at school but holiday season and weekends away are still going strong. Some of us have sneaked abroad but many are choosing to stay in the UK. Caravans, motorhomes and holiday parks are more popular than ever. What’s more fun than setting off on a road trip and discovering beautiful parts of […]
The latest edition of our Pulse magazine is here! As always, it’s packed full of inspiring and exciting articles that we’re proud to share with you. Despite the last few years being incredibly challenging, we have also had many reasons to celebrate. This edition of Pulse is a research special, featuring all the news on […]
Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection Aortic surgery is a highly-specialised area and is difficult to train for because the operations are complex and the numbers of patients are small. We were delighted to hold the ninth aortic surgery masterclass in May 2023 which was hosted by the Keele Anatomy and Surgical Training Centre (KASTC) at […]
COVID-19 Research Grant Prof Faisel Khan, University of Dundee Amount: £133,693 Summary: Inflammation in the body caused by COVID-19 might be responsible for harmful effects on the blood vessels, and blood cells, called neutrophils, might be the link. This project will study whether increased activation of neutrophils contributes to development of long-term disease of the […]
COVID-19 Research Grant Prof Sandosh Padmanabhan, University of Glasgow Amount: £250,000 Summary: Research has shown that people who have certain other medical problems, including high blood pressure, have a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19. This project will investigate the links between COVID-19 infection and high blood pressure which may help to improve the long-term […]
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 […]
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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.