News 5 - Heart Research UK

We’re Finalists!

Joan McGregor On October 6, 2022 / Corporate, Fundraising

But we need your help! We are delighted to announce that Heart Research UK have been shortlisted to become Royal Mail Group’s next National Charity Partner, and you, our amazing supporters, can help us win. Too many people are dying from heart disease, and we knowRead more →

Keighley charity receives grant to support people with high blood pressure

Joan McGregor On October 6, 2022 / HHG

By Ebba Ritzen Charity Keighley Healthy Living (KHL) has received a £10,000 grant from Heart Research UK, for their new project aiming to prevent escalation of high blood pressure and related illnesses in the community. The grant is part of Heart Research UK’s Healthy Heart Grants, awardedRead more →

New corporate partnership – Assured Mobility Ltd

Joan McGregor On October 5, 2022 / Corporate, Fundraising, News

We are delighted to welcome our new corporate partner, Assured Mobility Ltd. Assured Mobility Ltd, are a family-run business and specialists in a range of mobility products that support independent living. Many of their customers are living with heart failure and other serious health conditions, and thisRead more →

A beginner’s guide to collecting art

Joan McGregor On October 4, 2022 / anonymous heART project, News

By Olivia Schofield Being an art novice can be daunting, especially when you’re surrounded by collectors who have years of experience. However, buying your first artwork should spark enjoyment as the piece can be a great investment for years to come. Art sales have also been onRead more →

Suffolk heart health project for women receives £9,000 grant

Joan McGregor On September 30, 2022 / News

By Ebba Ritzen A new initiative from Suffolk charity ActivLives working to improve the heart health of women 55+ has received a £9,000 grant from Heart Research UK. The main aims of Ipswich-based ActivLives is to support and motivate people to improve their physical and mental healthRead more →

New research uses AI in hope to improve outcomes for patients with aortic aneurysms

Joan McGregor On September 14, 2022 / Aortic dissection, News, Research

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 betterRead more →

Research receives funding to develop new way to diagnose life-threatening cardiovascular condition

Joan McGregor On September 14, 2022 / Aortic dissection, News

By Ebba Ritzen Aortic dissection is a rare but life-threatening condition where there is a tear in the inner wall of the aorta, the main artery in the body that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. A research project at the UniversityRead more →

A statement about the HER Disease campaign

Joan McGregor On September 9, 2022 / HER disease, News

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 shownRead more →

Helping hearts runs in the family

Joan McGregor On September 7, 2022 / Fundraising, News

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 yearRead more →

New study finds vaping benefits blood vessel health as much as other nicotine replacements

Joan McGregor On September 5, 2022 / News, Research

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 inRead more →

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