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According to a new survey commissioned by us, we're a nation of hoarders, with 84% of Brits holding onto items they no longer use. The survey has been released to mark the launch of our Declutter Challenge, which is encouraging the nation to declutter and donate any preloved treasures to us - to help raise funds for life saving science.

The British Heart Foundation is governed by a Board of up to 14 trustees who are responsible for the governance and strategy of the BHF.

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators save lives, but if they are not deactivated they can get in the way of a peaceful death. We discuss the issues.

Diabetes is linked to heart attacks and strokes. Nearly 3.7 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes. Learn more about our research on Diabetes.

Atrioventricular septal defect, also known as AVSD, is a large hole or holes in the wall between the chambers of the heart.

Blood pressure-lowering medication can prevent serious cardiovascular conditions such as strokes, heart failure and heart attacks in adults with normal blood pressure, according to research we part-funded and that was published in The Lancet.

Find out how well alternatives to statins like bempedoic acid work and who can be prescribed them under NHS rules.

EVENT

Date

17 May 2026

Location

Hackney, London

One of London's most popular events - the Hackney Half Marathon - takes you through the heart of East London. Join TeamBHF for an unforgettable weekend of sport, movement and entertainment

Dr Hazel Wallace aka. The Food Medic is officially announced as BHF ambassador. On Saturday, Hazel got to meet our One Beat Members at a cookery workshop.

RESEARCH

Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Dr Qingzhong Xiao

Dr Qingzhong Xiao and his team at Queen Mary University of London are studying how a molecule called Cezanne affects restenosis, when arteries re-narrow after coronary angioplasty. Doctors use coronary angioplasty to widen blocked or na...