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As more people live with long-term pain, BHF Senior Cardiac Nurse looks at how it can be managed, including prescription painkillers.

People in their thirties may risk a heart attack or stroke in later life even when they have ‘normal’ blood pressure, if it’s too high or steeply rising

The UK’s heart health has declined more quickly at the start of the 2020s than in any other decade for over 50 years, we've warned as we launch our new strategy.

We all make New Year's resolutions. "This year, I will read more books. I will go on more adventures. I will be kinder to myself and others. This year, I will be healthier." It's often easier said than done but maintaining a healthy weight can help you have a healthy heart.

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Queen Mary, University of London | Professor Timothy Warner

Professor Timothy Warner wants to understand how anti-clotting medicines work to find new ways to prevent heart and circulatory disease. In atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of coronary heart disease, the coronary arteries fur up wit...

Our Senior Cardiac Nurse Julie Ward talks to Dr Neil Chapman about high blood pressure and updates us on how the BHF is tackling it.

Every five minutes, someone in the UK has a heart attack. We explain all you need to know about a heart attack including the causes, symptoms and effects.

Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, Lisa Artis, says quality sleep is essential for heart health and warns that everyday habits like irregular bedtimes and screen-time before bed can stop you getting the best rest.

Feeling less steady on your feet? Try these simple static and dynamic exercises like heel digs, calf raises and toe taps from cardiac rehab expert Hara Markos to improve your stability.

Stents are tiny devices which help to keep arteries open and can save lives. We take a look at how they work and what's involved.