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Our expert answers whether eating your meal late in the day is bad for your health

BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse Regina Giblin explains why you get cold hands and feet in winter and what signs to look out for, like numbness and pale or blotchy skin, that may indicate an underlying health condition.

Today we welcome a proposed ban on online junk food advertisements as a “big step forward” towards creating a healthier environment.

Drugs commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure do not worsen coronavirus (Covid-19) disease, according to research the BHF part-funded.

We are calling for a greater focus, investment, and support into cardiac services in Scotland.

Over three days in Manchester, scientists unveiled the very latest in heart and circulatory disease research at this year’s British Cardiovascular Society conference. Some of the brightest minds from the UK and around the world came together to share their latest work. Here are seven things we learned.

Looking after yourself can be tough when you’re living with a mental health problem. By taking small steps towards a healthier lifestyle, you can improve your overall health and feel better.

Could blood vessels unlock the secret to helping people with heart and circulatory diseases? Watch our video to find out more about how arteries and veins are made.

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Queen Mary, University of London | Dr Claudio Mauro

Dr Claudio Mauro and his colleagues at Queen Mary, University of London, are studying how metabolic syndrome affects the immune system, where high blood sugars, high cholesterol and insulin resistance can result in inflammation and increase...

Recent headlines have claimed that tiny pieces of plastic in blood vessels may increase the chance of having a heart attack or stroke. But is it true?