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By Ebba Ritzen In June, we partnered with Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (LHCH) and Liverpool FC Foundation (LFC) for a day of health checks and heart health education at Fazakerley Primary School in Liverpool. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the largest cause of premature deaths in deprived areas, but it’s also been […]
The 8th of March marks International Women’s Day and we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight some of the amazing women working in heart research, whose projects we’re funding Professor Gillian Gray, University of Edinburgh Gillian Gray is Professor of Cardiovascular Pharmacology at the University of Edinburgh. Her team discovered that a drug originally […]
There are four valves that control the flow of blood through the heart and keep it flowing in the right direction. Any of the valves can be affected by problems, but in most cases, it involves the mitral or aortic valves. A diseased or damaged valve can affect the flow of blood in two ways: […]
By Ebba Ritzen One of Northern Ireland’s leading martial arts organisations has received a grant from Heart Research UK for its new project which will give disadvantaged young people the tools and skills to keep a healthy lifestyle. Our Healthy Heart Grants fund community projects across the United Kingdom. ZKJ Dojo was set up in […]
By Ebba Ritzen People recovering from drug and alcohol addiction have a high risk of developing heart disease, yet there’s a lack of addiction or rehabilitation services that provide sufficient support and advice when it comes to heart health. This is something Lancashire-based 180 Project UK, who support drug users to turn their lives around, […]
A charity working to support autistic people and people with learning disabilities across Gateshead and South Tyneside to become more heart healthy has received a £9,000 grant from charity Heart Research UK. Your Voice Counts, a not-for-profit community group, works with people with autism, learning disabilities and people who are at risk of exclusion due […]
By Ebba Ritzen A Wales community project supporting people with learning disabilities to become more heart healthy has received a £9,000 grant from Heart Research UK. The last two years have been particularly hard on people with learning disabilities, with many having to shield due to their vulnerability to COVID-19. A lot of people have […]
By Ebba Ritzen The 2022 WSF Doubles Squash Championship in Glasgow is now over, and we are delighted to have been the official charity partner through our Heart of Scotland Appeal. Every day, 47 people in Scotland die from cardiovascular disease, and we’re working hard to raise awareness and help more hearts in Scotland. Our […]
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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.