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University of Bristol | Dr Emma Hart

The number of young adults (aged 18-40 years) with high blood pressure, known as hypertension, is rising. This is worrying because high blood pressure is a leading cause of heart and circulatory disease. It is not clear why young people g...

The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body. The thoracic aorta is the section of the aorta that is in the chest.

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.

BHF-funded scientists have created a new test which can diagnose a previously hidden heart condition

Bettina Wallace was shocked and confused when she was diagnosed with high blood pressure by her GP. She thought “High blood pressure? I don’t think so! I eat healthily and take care of myself. This sort of thing shouldn’t affect me.”

BHF and PureGym announce a three-year partnership which aims to raise £5 million for research into heart and circulatory diseases whilst making a genuine difference to the health of the nation, both today and in the future.

According to our research nearly 80 per cent of people over the age of 30 have a heart older than their actual age, putting them at higher risk of a potentially fatal heart attack or stroke.

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

Find out how to help your friends and family make healthy changes, from quitting smoking to eating better.

Research has found that people who spend more time watching TV are at higher risk of developing coronary heart disease, regardless of their genetic makeup.