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By Ebba Ritzen Swelling or bulging of the body’s main blood vessel can lead to dissection or rupture, which is often fatal. New research at Imperial College London will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse which aneurysms are most likely to rupture, which could lead to better monitoring and save more lives. The research project […]
In light of the deeply sad news regarding the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we’ve decided to temporarily pause our women’s awareness campaign for the entirety of the 17 days of royal mourning. We note that the TV commercial is currently still being shown on ITV3 and ITV Be, and we are in […]
By Ebba Ritzen London Marathon 2022 is taking place on the 2nd of October. This year’s race follows a record-breaking year with roughly 40,000 people taking part in 2021. We’re lucky to always have so many amazing people running the London Marathon for us, and this year is no different. Among our runners this year […]
By Ebba Ritzen A new study at Sheffield Hallam University investigating e-cigarettes’ effects on the blood vessels has found that they are as beneficial for the cardiovascular system as conventional nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT) when stopping smoking .It is estimated that there are 10 million cigarette smokers in the UK and 1.3 billion in the world. […]
By Ebba Ritzen A research project at the University of Leeds aiming to find an easier way to establish the optimum heart rate for heart failure patients with pacemakers, has received a £200,000 grant from Heart Research UK. This could reduce symptoms of heart failure and enable patients to be more physically active, which would […]
By Ebba Ritzen The NHS aims to increase the uptake of cardiac rehabilitation to 85% by 2028, to improve quality of life and outcomes for patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). A research project at Liverpool John Moores University has now received a £120,000 grant from Heart Research UK, to investigate if mobile health technology […]
By Ebba Ritzen This year marks the fifth anniversary of our anonymous heART project and to celebrate, we partnered with law firm Walker Morris to offer an exclusive opportunity to the students at Leeds Arts University. The anonymous heART project launched in 2018 and is an innovative fundraising campaign that sees top artists and celebrities […]
By Ebba Ritzen A community group tackling disadvantages and improving lives in Cambuslang and Rutherglen has received a grant of over £9,000 from Heart Research UK. The grant has been awarded to a new heart health project which aims to help improve the physical and mental health of the local people. Lanarkshire charity Healthy n […]
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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.