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Our report found that investment into medical research by the third sector plays a vital role in not just the health of the nation, but also the health of the economy.

'Good' HDL cholesterol has puzzled researchers for many years. Despite studies showing raising it reduces heart disease risk, clinical trials where HDL cholesterol was raised have shown little promise. Our researchers, working in an international collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania, have shone new light on the mystery.

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University of Manchester | Dr Adam Greenstein

Older people with heart disease are more likely to be admitted to hospital, and they often don’t do as well as younger, less frail people with the disease. In this fellowship, the fellow working with Dr Greenstein will investigate whether m...

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Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Dr Steffen Petersen

Research studying large populations has revolutionised cardiology and prevention strategies by identifying well-established cardiovascular risk factors, such as smoking, obesity and lack of physical activity. Between 2006 and 2010, 500,000 ...

Find out why knowing your target heart rate is important when exercising, and how to calculate it.