By Olivia Schofield Spreading awareness of rare heart diseases is crucial, as it enables individuals and their families to understand if they are suffering from an uncommon heart condition. A rare disease is classed as a condition which affects fewer than one in 2,000 people. Currently itRead more →
It is with great sadness we share the passing of much-loved Heart Research UK trustee Richard Brown. He passed away aged 76, on 11th January 2023. Richard had been a trustee with Heart Research UK since 2007. During his tenure he served term as Chair of TrusteesRead more →
To kick off Heart Month 2023, we partnered with MyFitnessPal for a pop-up event at Observation Point in London, with health checks for the public and striking anatomical heart made entirely of sugar on show. Lorraine Pascale attended the event. Did you know that the average maleRead more →
By Olivia Schofield Sugar can have a bittersweet effect when it comes to our health. Having too much sugar in your diet can lead to weight gain, which in turn puts you at a higher risk of developing coronary heart disease. So, to mark the start ofRead more →
An evening dedicated to art was held at the splendid offices of our partner Walker Morris on 3rd November, to launch the 5th year of the anonymous heART project. The occasion was an opportunity to showcase the third year of sponsorship by Walker Morris, of which weRead more →
By Ebba Ritzen Fusion Lifestyle, the charity that manages leisure facilities in the Loughborough area, has received a grant of £6,600 for their new project helping at-risk families become more heart healthy. The grant is part of Heart Research UK’s Healthy Heart Grants, awarded across the UKRead more →
By Ebba Ritzen Heart Research UK recently teamed up with Leeds Beckett University, the University of Leeds and Feel Good Factor to host an African and African-Caribbean community health event in Chapeltown, Leeds. The aim of the event was to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition,Read more →
David Watson, the founder of Heart Research UK, is celebrating his 100th birthday. This is a chance for us to reflect on the incredible impact Mr Watson has had on heart research. Mr Watson first qualified in 1945 after training at various hospitals in London, and moved toRead more →
There are many reasons to start running and keep running. Most notably for your heart health and that’s why we are delighted have launched a new 3-year partnership with iconic running retailer, Up & Running. The running brand with heart. Together, Up & Running and Heart ResearchRead more →
You can finally read the latest edition of our magazine Pulse. The latest edition of Pulse is finally here. It's been a while since our last edition, and we're excited to show you the new one. The new Pulse is slightly shorter than you might beRead more →