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Walking and trekking FAQs
Walking and trekking FAQs
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Our biggest ever research grant – our Big Beat Challenge
The Big Beat Challenge is our biggest ever research grant: a global competition with worth up to £30 million. Read about the projects on the shortlist.
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Blood sugar levels: what is normal?
What are normal blood sugar levels? 4 to 5.4 mmol/L when fasting and up to 7.8 mmol/L 2 hours after eating. Find out more from BHF Professor Mark Kearney.
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Government announces ‘landmark steps’ towards addressing UK obesity
The Prime Minister has today announced a range of 'landmark' measures to address obesity in the UK. We are encouraged to see this real show of commitment from the Government.
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Weight gain and diabetes threaten progress in reducing heart attacks and strokes
Weight gain and increasing diabetes prevalence are stalling efforts to reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes, according to research we've funded published today
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British Heart Foundation and partner PureGym host launch event for Healthy Hearts Programme
To celebrate the launch of our joint Healthy Hearts Programme, together with PureGym, we teamed up to unveil the new programme at an event on Thursday 3rd October.
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Regardless of your genes a healthy lifestyle cuts stroke risk
New research we've funded shows that people at high risk of having a stroke due to their genetics can still substantially lower their stroke risk by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
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"I flatlined for four and a half minutes - my mom thought she was going to lose her son"
In 2018, Matt Pohlson, CEO of Omaze – one of BHF’s charity partners – began to experience pain and swelling in his stomach. This extreme physical stress triggered a heart condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which left him fighting for his life.
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Neck scan predicts cognitive decline decade in advance
A five minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life predicts cognitive decline ten years before symptoms appear.