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  • I’m an Olympic silver medallist, yet I’ve lived my whole life with chronic heart disease

    Olympic silver medallist, Roger Black, shares his journey from being diagnosed with heart disease to earning one of world’s greatest sporting accolades

  • RESEARCH

    Why are endurance athletes more prone to abnormal heart rhythms?

    University of Manchester | Professor Mark R Boyett

    Our heart requires an electrical signal to beat correctly. When this signal breaks down, disturbances in the heart beat called arrhythmias occur. Arrhythmias can cause serious health problems and even sudden death. We know that athletes who...

  • Needle phobia: how to get over your fear of needles

    Read our practical tips to help you overcome needle phobia - from how to prepare for your appointment, to techniques you can use while you’re there.

  • 6 surprising health benefits of walking

    Walking is an easy way to get active and boost your happiness. Here's 6 surprising health benefits of regularly walking.

  • Air pollution

    Air pollution is harmful to your heart and circulatory system. Read our simple steps to staying as healthy as possible and protect your heart.

  • How can being active help you prepare for heart surgery?

    Being active can help you prepare for surgery and improve your recovery. Rachael Healy puts common questions to two experts.

  • RESEARCH

    The effect of mental or emotional stress on cardiovascular health

    King's College London | Professor Simon Redwood

    We know that angina – a dull, heavy or tight chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart – could be a sign that someone is at risk of a future heart attack. Previous studies have shown that angina can be triggered by physical ac...

  • Managing your weight

    Having a healthy weight can reduce your risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases like heart attacks, strokes and vascular dementia. Find out how to measure your weight, what weight you should be and how to reduce your health risks.

  • Durham Coronary Support Group

    Find the contact details for your local BHF Support Group.

  • Heartbeat 95

    Find the contact details for your local BHF Support Group. Providing support and friendship to anyone who has been affected by heart and circulatory disease.