An experimental device that stimulates a key nerve connecting the heart and brain can improve fitness and exercise tolerance, according to research funded by us and published in the European Heart ...

The Government published its 10 Year Health Plan on July 3, setting out a new blueprint for the NHS in England. The plan ...

A new healthy food standard has been announced by the Government with the hope that big businesses will promote healthier ...

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

We would like to thank everyone who has signed up to the event this year and for their continued support. We will be working ...

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Important notice for Bournemouth Pier to Pier Saturday 5 July 2025 Due to the weather forecast, we have taken the unfortunate decision to cancel the Bournemouth Pier to Pier event this Saturday 5 July ...

From the Bakewell basecamp the full 100 km challenge heads out past Chatsworth House, and on through varied terrain on a figure of 8 route with some stunning views. We also have 50km, 25km, and 16km ...

Order or download our Eat Better booklet to get guidance on eating healthier and reducing your risk of heart and circulatory diseases.

We also have heart attack information available in Bengali, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Urdu and Welsh. Symptoms of a heart attack Heart attack symptoms vary from person to person. They can include: ...

We also have high blood pressure information in Bengali, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Urdu and Welsh. Blood pressure and hypertension explained Blood pressure is the pressure of blood in your arteries.

When Covid-19 first emerged, it was initially thought that – like other coronaviruses affecting humans – it mainly caused lung problems. In particular, these problems can be caused by the way that ...