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Walking and cycling to work is linked to a lower rate of heart attacks in men and women according to a new study co-authored by the Olympic-medal winning triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee and part-funded by us.

Professor Sanjay Sharma uses his funding from the BHF to help answer big questions about the heart health of athletes.

Confidence is often shaken following a heart event. We get tips on recovery from those who've been there and two leading psychologists. Read more.

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

Having heart surgery taught Jason Doyle to slow down and appreciate life. Read his story.

Some athletes die suddenly from heart problems, so diagnosing them before they happen is vital. But this isn’t easy, especially as there may be ethnic differences to consider. BHF-funded research has helped improve diagnosis of heart problems in Black athletes.

The BHF and PureGym have teamed up to release a new healthy hearts programme to help the nation's heart health

What is cardiac rehabilitation

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University of Oxford | Dr Alexander Jones

Obesity and physical inactivity are becoming more common in children and are major risk factors for heart and circulatory diseases. Although we may not see the effects until children get older, we know that disease processes begin in childh...

Dr Frank Ryan, a clinical psychologist, shares how small changes like developing a routine and giving yourself regular rewards can boost your willpower.