Does hot weather affect my heart?

On May 2, 2025   /   Healthy Tips, News  
Does hot weather affect my heart?
By Olivia Schofield When the heart is exposed to extreme heat, it has to work harder to keep the body cool to ensure it can work effectively. Dr Roy Jogiya, Chief Medical Adviser at Heart Research UK, reveals how hot weather can affect your heart and howRead more →
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Science in Her Stride

On April 17, 2025   /   Case study, News  
Science in Her Stride
Meet Caterina, a passionate PhD researcher at Queen Mary University of London, who’s taking her commitment to heart research beyond the lab. Specialising in atrial fibrillation and using artificial intelligence to find better treatments, Caterina is running the London Marathon for Heart Research UK. Motivated by herRead more →
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Coffee with Dr Penny Sucharitkul

On April 3, 2025   /   News  
Coffee with Dr Penny Sucharitkul
Your generosity empowers young researchers like Dr Penny to lead the way in transforming cardiovascular medicine. She began her journey with the Excellence in Scholarship, Enterprise and Leadership (EXSEL) programme. Each year, Heart Research UK funds two of these scholarships at the University of Leeds, giving studentsRead more →
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BCS/Heart Research UK fellowship award winners announced

On February 13, 2025   /   News  
BCS/Heart Research UK fellowship award winners announced
Heart Research UK and the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) are delighted to announce the successful applicants for their clinical fellowship opportunities in 2025. The scheme offers the potential for clinical top-up training, allowing candidates across the NHS workforce to gain new clinical skills or experience in aRead more →
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10 tips for maintaining weight loss

On January 30, 2025   /   Healthy Tips, News  
10 tips for maintaining weight loss
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.  In England, aroundRead more →
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Pumpkin Dhal

On September 20, 2024   /   Healthy Recipes, News  
Pumpkin Dhal
3 Reasons why its heart healthy: Lentils are a great source of fibre. A diet rich in fibre helps to keep your digestive system healthy and supports healthy cholesterol levels.  This recipe uses turmeric which has an anti-inflammatory action and can support heart health.  Pumpkin is aRead more →
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