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By Olivia Schofield 1979 marked a year of significant change for heart transplant surgery in the UK nearly 45 years ago. One which revolutionised heart transplant surgery to become what we know today. The beginning of heart transplant surgery. South Africa had the first successful attempt of heart transplant surgery globally, and it was South […]
As every January welcomes a wave of New Year’s resolutions, there’s a familiar phenomenon of the Quitter’s Day, when many people give up on their goals. Affecting countless resolutions every year, the 12th January marks Quitter’s Day, the day when many will no longer commit to their New Year goals. However, amidst these faltering commitments, […]
By Malavika Pillai Date published: 11/12/2023 Heart Research UK is today publishing a statement of intent signalling our support for the introduction of dedicated sex and gender policies for biomedical, health and care research in the UK. We join with organisations across the UK medical research sector to publish this statement, which was produced in […]
By Olivia Schofield “My heart attack came out of nowhere with no warning. ”Maggie Sheehan, Founder of the Indian Block Print Co., and her daughter Tess Hucker are sharing their experience after Maggie’s heart attack, as part of a new partnership between Heart Research UK and The Indian Block Print Co., which has created a […]
By Olivia Schofield Following the success of Heart Research UK’s award-winning HER disease campaign, Director of Health Promotion and Education, Dr Helen Flaherty and Cardiology Registrar at St Thomas’ Hospital, Dr Holly Morgan will be presenting to an esteemed group of cardiovascular and clinical professionals at ExCel London. HER disease was launched in September 2022 […]
October is Make a Will month, and you can claim yours for free from Heart Research UK. Writing a Will is something many people put off, but it’s important to have one in place to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of when you’re no longer here. It can also be a way […]
Project title: Pulse Region: Wales, Bridgend Award amount: £10,904 Award date: June 2023 The Problem: The South of Wales has one of the highest rates of death from cardiovascular disease in the UK. Cornelly Development Trust conducted a survey of local residents and identified that the cost-of-living crisis has exacerbated unhealthy eating habits, increased smoking […]
Our Novel and Emerging Technologies Grants are awarded to medical research projects that focus on the development of new and innovative technologies to diagnose, treat and prevent heart diseases and related conditions. To help us ensure that we support the highest quality science and the best scientists we have the help of a panel of […]
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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.