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We are backing a new national campaign by the NHS to find the ‘missing millions’ who have undiagnosed high blood pressure.

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University of Cambridge | Dr Paola Caruso

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but lethal disease of high blood pressure in the lungs. This high pressure puts a strain on the person’s heart, which struggles to cope and which can lead to heart failure. The precise cause o...

We discover how to find safe exercise limits, with Cardiac rehabilitation expert Dr Aynsley Cowie.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, make lifelong friends and connect with your community. Whatever your motivation is for volunteering with us, we're here to offer our volunteers a warm welcome!

A new type of cholesterol-lowering drug has been approved for use on the NHS and will be made available to hundreds of thousands of patients.

You’ve found the perfect fundraising idea and planned out the day, but what next? To make your event impactful, you’ll need to shout about it. Discover our top tips on promoting your fundraiser.

Our expert answers a question about infection risk after surgery, and explains what to do if you're concerned.

Allison Lawson had a heart attack aged 51 caused by a rare condition called SCAD - spontaneous coronary artery dissection – which is caused by a tear in a blood vessel carrying blood to the heart.

In this article, we bring you the facts about how much walking we should do to keep our hearts healthy.

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Imperial College London | Professor Neena Modi

Thousands of babies are born more than two months early each year in the UK, and thanks to modern medicine, over 90% will survive. Research suggests they may be more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of obesity, h...