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To enhance the likelihood research findings can be translated quickly into patient benefit, we ask all grant holders to be aware of the British Heart Foundation's standard conditions on intellectual property.

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University of Leeds | Dr Sreenivasan Ponnambalam

Heart attacks are caused by the development of fatty plaques in coronary arteries which can rupture, causing blood clots that block the blood supply to the heart. While a good diet and regular exercise can reduce our risk of coronary heart ...

We have seen a boom in younger volunteers since the pandemic ended – as new research suggests Generation Z (people aged 16-24) are more likely to want to help out than any other age group.

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King's College London | Professor Philip Chowienczyk

Acute psychological stress is thought to be able to precipitate a cardiovascular event, like a heart attack. The release of nitric oxide, a molecule of key importance in cardiovascular health is strongly influenced by stress and may protect...

Results of a study into the possible health and economic benefits of reducing the UK's daily salt intake to World Health Organization guideline levels.

Heart and circulatory diseases are often diseases of inequality, and many groups are currently under-served by cardiovascular research. Amending our research funding application forms to help encourage inclusive research design is one step that BHF is making towards tackling these inequalities.

We have teamed up with Microsoft to provide more personalised experiences to our supporters, volunteers, and customers, with the aim of increasing more support for our life saving science.

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Imperial College London | Dr Koralia Paschalaki

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease mainly affecting older adults who smoke. Heart and circulatory disease is the main cause of death in people with COPD. The two conditions frequently occur together yet th...

The principles of intuitive eating focus on breaking down dieting cycles and reconnecting with the body's natural signals around food.

Accommodation and food service workers are more likely to smoke than workers in any other UK industry, according to new statistics released by the British Heart Foundation ahead of No Smoking Day on 11th March.