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Dive into the latest research on what happens to your heart when it’s cold, how cold it needs to be, and for how long afterwards you’re at risk.

If you experience heart rhythm problems, or symptoms such as dizzy spells or blackouts, your doctor may suggest you have one of these tests. Find out more.

People who run a marathon for the first time can expect to see a drop in their blood pressure and an improvement in their 'arterial age' according to a new BHF-funded study.

Even moderate physical activity can affect the heart's size and shape according to a new study we helped to fund at the MRC Clinical Sciences Centre, Imperial College London. The findings could be important in preventing misdiagnosis of heart conditions, which can also cause changes in size and shape of the heart.

Find out everything you need to know about sports nutrition, including what to eat before a workout.

It's never too late to start being active. Follow these practical tips and do something you can be proud of.

Determined to stay healthy, Matt Hardman swapped running for swimming after his diagnosis.

Cognitive behavioural therapy can improve fitness and heart muscle recovery in people with Takotsubo syndrome

We share expert tips for getting back on your feet after illness, surgery, or a heart event. Find out how.

RESEARCH

University of Edinburgh | Professor Nicholas Mills

Firefighters are at an increased risk of having a cardiovascular event, like a heart attack. It is the commonest cause of death in these individuals, accounting for 45 per cent of deaths on duty. The reasons why remain unknown, but could be...