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The heart care waiting list fell in June 2025, latest figures from NHS England show. There were 405,414 of people waiting for ‘routine’ cardiac care in England at the end of June, down from 409,800 in ...
Supporting the charity sector A supportive and effective regulatory environment is essential for maintaining the trust of our supporters enabling the BHF and charities across the sectors to continue ...
Eat well 5 cholesterol-lowering foods Some foods are not only part of a healthy diet but can also help lower your cholesterol. BHF Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor lists five of the best ...
Eat well How much sugar, salt and fat are in your sauces? From ketchup to brown sauce, soy sauce to pesto, we love adding flavour to our food. But there can be hidden health hazards, as Hannah Forster ...
BHF Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor says: Olive oil is a healthy source of fat. When used as part of a healthy and balanced diet, olive oil can be good for you. Olive oil is often linked with good ...
Get active 3 exercises that are best for heart health The 3 types of exercises you need to get healthier – and how to make it work for you, according to a health expert.
Ebstein's anomaly is a problem with your tricuspid valve which helps to control the blood flow in right side of your heart.
Wellbeing Effects of stress on the body Everyone experiences stress from time to time. It’s a natural response that can help our bodies cope with challenging situations. But what happens inside us ...
Eat well Anti-inflammatory diet: what you need to know British Heart Foundation Senior Dietitian, Tracy Parker, reveals how your diet can affect inflammation in your body and heart.
We’ve ranked 13 popular drinks from best to worst based on their nutritional value – in particular, sugar and fat.
If protein is needed for building and repairing muscle, do you need to eat extra to gain more muscle quicker? Senior Dietitian, Victoria Taylor, explains.
News Does sleeping too little or too much raise your risk of heart disease? Sleeping more than seven or less than six hours a night has been linked to a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, ...