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Combining two types of heart scan could help doctors to detect the deadly heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) before symptoms and signs on conventional tests appear, according to research funded by us.

Learn hot to get your 5-a-day, cut the saturated fat, slash the salt, follow a Mediterranean-style diet and watch your portions.

For those with mobility issues, chair-based exercise is a great way to build your fitness. Try these 5 easy-to-follow chair exercises.

The BHF funded the TRED-HF trial to find out if it is safe for people with dilated cardiomyopathy without symptoms of heart failure to stop taking their medication.

We all have ups and downs, but it’s how we respond that counts. Here are 5 small things you can do to boost your mood in less than 5 minutes.

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King's College London | Dr Mark C Pfuhl

Cardiomyopathies are diseases that affect the heart muscle and can cause heart failure. They may run in families due to genetic mutations that disrupt the contraction of heart muscle cells, which can impact the forceful pumping action of t...

Discover the health benefits of strawberries, plus 5 light and tasty ways to enjoy them without adding cream.

Is it possible to resist holiday temptations without sacrificing enjoyment? Discover the secrets to a heart-healthy holiday with our 5 expert tips.

There is fresh hope for hundreds of thousands of people in the UK with the potentially deadly heart condition dilated cardiomyopathy, as the British Heart Foundation announces it has invested over £2 million into the largest ever study of the poorly-understood disease.

Want some quick and easy ideas for adding more movement into your day? These 5 simple tips can help.