British Heart Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (225971), Scotland (SC039426) and the Isle of Man (1295). A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (699547) ...

The researchers, led by Professor David Werring, found that starting anticoagulants within four days of having a stroke was ...

In hot weather, your blood vessels dilate, which can lead to a drop in blood pressure. Studies have shown this puts people ...

Joining riders on the sunny Sunday was London Mayor, Sadiq Khan and his family and friends.

Protein is needed for both building and repairing muscle, so you might think to gain more muscle quickly you need to eat extra protein. This isn’t the case. Muscle growth happens when we exercise, ...

Your ‘fight or flight’ response. When you’re faced with a stressful situation, your body goes into what’s known as ‘fight or flight’ – a human response to potential danger where the body gets ready so ...

If you have a heart or circulatory condition, or you care for someone with one, it’s important to look after your own needs. “Self-care is about looking after your physical and mental health to ...

Inflammation is the body’s natural defence system. Acute inflammation is the body’s immediate response to injuries like a cut or burn. The immune system releases chemicals to increase blood flow and ...

Too much saturated fat in your diet can raise your cholesterol levels, but a healthy balanced diet can help to lower them. Certain foods have also been shown to help lower cholesterol levels. Foods ...

Studies have shown that people who carry excess belly fat can face higher risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. If this applies to you, it’s natural that you’d want to reduce the amount of fatty ...

Damion Mower, our D irector of Brand, Acquisition and Retail Marketing said: "We’re thrilled to be working with ITN Business on this special programme for World Heart Day. 12 young people under 35 are ...

Why do I need a cholesterol test? Having too much of certain types of cholesterol, which doctors often call high cholesterol or hyperlipidaemia, can increase your risk of having a heart attack or ...