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King's College London | Professor Simon Redwood

We know that angina – a dull, heavy or tight chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart – could be a sign that someone is at risk of a future heart attack. Previous studies have shown that angina can be triggered by physical ac...

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Main meal, Serves: 2, Prep time: 10

This deliciously simple supper will provide you with omega-3 fats that will help keep your heart healthy

Eating too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, so it’s important that we try to control how much is in our diet. Find out more about salt and how our researchers are trying to uncover

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University of Bristol | Dr Mark Bond

Bristol researchers are testing their theory of how blood vessel-damaging inflammation occurs in the body. Inflammation is an essential process for healthy healing after injury. However, long-term inflammation is involved in many heart a...

In January we launched our Volunteer Engagement Survey which provided us with an excellent insight into our volunteer experience at the BHF – what’s working well and where we need to improve.

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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 ...

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University College London | Professor Silvia Schievano

Diseases of the heart valves are common and, when serious, require treatment with open-heart surgery. Recently, a non-surgical technique for aortic valve replacement has been developed. Despite its success, only patients considered at high ...

One of the largest ever grants of its kind, applications for the £30m Big Beat Challenge are now open worldwide

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King's College London | Professor Malcolm Irving

Professor Malcolm Irving at King’s College London is working out what controls the strength and duration of the heartbeat and what goes wrong in heart disease. During the heartbeat, the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood around the bod...

RECIPE

Dessert, Serves: 2, Prep time: 10

This classic dessert, lightly spiced with nutmeg, can be made with everyday ingredients and is delicious served with fresh or stewed fruit.