The biggest independent funder of heart and circulatory research in the UK

Our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer

BHF is the biggest independent funder of research into cardiovascular disease in the UK. We want to power the next breakthroughs in diagnosing, treating, and preventing the world’s biggest killer.

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Learn about a heart condition or find answers to your heart health questions.

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Discover expert nutrition tips, real-life stories, inspiration to get active and over 300 heart-healthy recipes.

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Worst foods for high cholesterol

Learn which foods cause high cholesterol and discover healthy swaps you can make.

14 swaps for high cholesterol foods

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Get answers from a cardiac nurse

Speak to a cardiac nurse by phone, email or webchat. They can answer your questions or give general advice.

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The UK has a heart health crisis

Over 7 million people in the UK are living with heart and circulatory diseases

Heart and circulatory diseases in numbers

Heart and circulatory diseases are the world's biggest killers

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Every 3 minutes someone dies from a heart or circulatory disease

Discover our goals: stop, save and support

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Despite huge progress, heart and circulatory diseases still kill 1 in 4 people in the UK. We need your help to keep funding research that saves lives.

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