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AfroVital Hearts was a 6 month community-led initiative for West African adults living with or at risk of hypertension. The activities they delivered blended tradition with practical health science, prioritizing communal learning and incremental progress.
Llanharan Community Development Project supported individuals at risk of heart disease and those already exhibiting early signs of heart health problems through the Hearts and Minds initiative. The Hearts and Minds project promoted mental and emotional well-being alongside physical health.
Heart Research UK has been informed that Beacon CRM, the software provider we use to manage supporter and contact information, has experienced a cyber security incident that has affected systems used by more than 1,000 charities. While we cannot be sure that our data has been accessed or viewed, we have taken the decision to […]
Heart Research UK Successfully Passes AMRC Expert Review Audit. Passing the audit provides assurance to our amazing supporters that we use robust and rigorous research funding processes that ensure we fund the best research and driving better health outcomes for people living with heart disease.
The Stronger Hearts, Connected Communities project is a 12-month intervention that provides a long-term pathway to cardiovascular wellness for adults in Bridgend. This high-contact, multi-channel health intervention focuses on physical activity, nutrition and healthy habits, smoking and alcohol awareness and social connectivity.
Everyone at Heart Research UK is deeply saddened by the death of our founder, Mr David Watson. Our thoughts are with David’s family, friends, former colleagues, and the countless people whose lives he touched throughout an extraordinary career dedicated to saving and improving the lives of others. David was a pioneering heart surgeon, an innovator, […]
Heart Research UK has partnered with The British Cardiovascular Society to provide exclusive fellowship opportunities for BCS members. BCS-Heart Research UK fellowships offer clinical top-up training and opportunities to gain new clinical skills or experience, for a broad spectrum of the NHS workforce practicing in the cardiovascular arena. Applications for the BCS-Heart Research UK fellowship […]
The Putting the Heart back into Knowsley project will deliver structured weekly group sessions including health promotion sessions, nutrition and healthy eating workshops, and physical activity sessions (both in person and online).
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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.
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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?