Search

A French study, published in The BMJ, that followed almost 7,500 healthy people over 65 suggests that statins reduce stroke risk in this population by 30 per cent. We comment on the findings here.

BHF Senior Dietitian, Tracy Parker dispels myths about rapeseed oil and inflammation and explains why it can fit into a healthy diet.

New draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended that more people can be considered for statins to reduce their risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

An antioxidant drug reverses atherosclerosis and could be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes due to clots, according to research we've funded and published today in Journal of the American Heart Association.

Our Senior Dietitian explains whether plant-based butter is healthier than normal butter.

Study reveals the heart health benefits of taking a statin or apple a day.

Negative news stories about statins are linked to some people choosing to discontinue their statin treatment, which is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and dying from heart disease, according to research.

A low-cost polypill—combining four cardiovascular drugs in a single pill—cuts the risk of major heart and circulatory disease events by a third over five years.

According to new research that we part-funded, statins lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in all ages, including older people over the age of 75.

Eating more protein doesn't have to mean eating more meat. Here are 10 high-protein foods that can boost your intake and help you maintain a heart-healthy diet.