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A new study we funded shows that by age 11, children are doing more than an hour less of physical activity a week than at age 6.

Ultra-processed food significantly raises the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, according to two studies presented this weekend at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Amsterdam.

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University of Reading | Professor Angela Clerk

Professor Angela Clerk is studying heart muscle cells and the genes that control how they increase in size, a process called hypertrophy. Hypertrophy happens when heart muscle cells have to work harder, for instance when a person has hig...

Learn about some of the most prolific dieting myths and fake diets. We also cover the warning signs of common dieting myths such as skipping breakfast, restricting food, denying all treats, not eating past 8pm, losing weight from one part of your body, carbs, snacking, intense exercise, low fat options and certain foods that help burn fat.

Ellie Harries, a social media manager from Salisbury helped to save the life of her grandmother, just days after completing our RevivR CPR training.

Today we have responded to the Government’s Food White Paper as a ‘missed opportunity’ for driving better health for the nation.

Learn more about heart valve disease and the latest approaches to surgery. Discover what valve surgery involves, its pros and cons, new techniques and more.

Heart valves play a crucial part in making sure your heart works properly. We're funding research to make it easy to detect heart valve problems early and treat them.

Social media is a great tool for engaging your group members and the wider community. Read our tips and guidance on how to get the most out of social media.