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  • RESEARCH

    Studying the role of two genes in the earliest stages of embryonic heart development

    Cardiff University | Dr Branko Latinkic

    The formation of the heart in the embryo requires a complex group of genes being switched on and off at exactly the right moment, and for exactly the right amount of time. When this goes wrong in some way, congenital heart defects can devel...

  • How does love affect the heart?

    It's often said that the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart – that's the muscle about the size of your fist that is currently keeping you alive.

  • RESEARCH

    Pinpointing the proteins that promote atherosclerosis

    Lancaster University | Professor David Middleton

    Deposits of amyloid protein are probably better known for being involved in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. But there is increasing evidence that these amyloid ‘plaques’ also accumulate with the fatty deposits that ...

  • RESEARCH

    Revealing how genes and other factors determine fat storage

    University of Oxford | Professor Fredrik Karpe

    Professor Fredrik Karpe at the University of Oxford is working out how genes, and factors that influence them, determine where fat is stored in our bodies and our risk of heart disease. Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease,...

  • Community fundraising terms and conditions

    Terms and conditions for BHF community fundraising event participants.

  • How to stop overeating

    If you feel like you’re eating too much, there are simple changes that can help you maintain a healthy weight. Try these tips to help you get back on track.

  • EVENT

    AJ Bell Great North Run
    date

    Date

    13 September 2026

    location

    Location

    Newcastle

    The world's biggest half marathon, the AJ Bell Great North Run, takes you through the streets of Newcastle.

  • RESEARCH

    Learning how to prevent lymphedema

    University College London | Professor Christiana Ruhrberg

    The lymphatic system in our bodies carries excess fluid from our tissues into the bloodstream. In people with lymphedema, the lymphatic system cannot drain fluid properly - this causes uncomfortable swelling (known as oedema) that is diffic...

  • PUBLICATION

    Heart Runners bucket wrap

    Poster / chart

    This is a handy wrap for Heart Runners to download, print out and stick on collection buckets and tins. The PDF includes two options: one full colour and one with a white background in case you're short of printer ink.

    This publication is only available to download or view online

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  • Budget: More must be done to protect heart health

    The Budget’s boost for the NHS to help limit the impact of coronavirus was vital, but much more must be done to protect the nation’s heart health, the BHF says today. The Government’s first Budget was delivered by new Chancellor Rishi Sunak.