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Celebrity DJs and health entrepreneurs Alana and Lisa Macfarlane, aka the Mac Twins, are on a road trip around the north of Scotland to raise funds for us, in memory of their dad Kenny, who died ten years ago following a heart attack.

According to recent news, chocolate could reduce your risk of the most common irregular heartbeat. Before you rush to the shops, we look behind the headlines.

EVENT

Date

04 October 2026

Location

Manchester

The Manchester Half starts and finishes in Old Trafford with over 24,000 participants. Join Team BHF!

Patients are at the heart of our work, and it's more important than ever that we put them first. That's why we've launched a new programme, Patients First, which is our number one organisational priority during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Discussing health issues, whether yours or a loved one's, isn't always easy. Rachael Healy gets advice from an expert and a heart patient who's been through it.

EVENT

Date

10 May 2026

Location

Bristol

With stunning views, inspiring history and graffiti murals, the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run is one of the most popular runs in the South West.

Genetic testing can be used to find out whether you have a specific altered gene or a genetic fault which can lead to an inherited heart condition (IHC).

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) suppress stomach acid and are often prescribed to heart patients. We hear why from Professor Pali Hungin.

RESEARCH

University of Oxford | Professor Rebecca Sitsapesan

Statins are effective cholesterol-lowering drugs that reduce people’s risk of heart attacks and strokes. However, some people taking statins can experience side effects in their muscles. In very rare cases, it can lead to a potentially fata...