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By Charlotte Crompton With Heart Research UK’s anonymous heART project in full swing, we would like everyone involved to get the most out of the auction and come away with a piece of art they will truly love. Choosing art for your home can be difficult; it is an investment and something you will look […]
We are proud to announce that we has launched a new grant of up to £250,000 for research projects investigating the relationship between COVID-19 and heart disease. People with existing cardiovascular disease have a higher risk of severe complications from Covid-19 infection, and evidence is emerging that the virus can cause damage to the heart. […]
In case you haven’t heard (where have you been?!), the anonymous heART project 2020 is live! This is the third year of one of our most exciting fundraisers. Almost 500 pieces of A5 artwork, created by a veritable who’s-who of international artists and celebs are all up for auction on eBay right now. The twist? […]
To mark World Heart Month, throughout February we will be sharing the stories of some of our supporters and how research has changed their lives. You can read each of their stories below. In 2003 London taxi driver Dan Burgess experienced a life-threatening aortic dissection, which is a tear in the aorta – the major […]
Mr Steven Tsui, Royal Papworth Hospital £249,612 Heart transplantation is by far the best treatment for people with advanced heart failure but there is a lack of suitable donor hearts. In the UK, the number of patients on the waiting list for a heart transplant has more than doubled in the last ten years. Hearts […]
Professor Ken Suzuki, William Harvey Research Institute £88,489 Despite recent medical progress, heart attack and resulting heart failure are still major causes of death and disability in the UK. Research has shown that the heart contains cells called ‘macrophages’; these cells are usually involved in our immune system but also have an important role in […]
Professor Manuel Mayr, King’s College London £98,808 It is well-known that risk factors such as obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and diabetes can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, assessment of these traditional risk factors fails to predict CVD in certain patients. People tend to have a […]
Dr Daniel Bailey, University of Bedford £86,434 Prolonged periods of time spent being inactive and sitting (sedentary) increases the risk of heart disease even if the person is active at other times. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in people with spinal cord injury which may be because they are highly […]
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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.