Researchers noted that in a previous study of men with a pre-existing cardiovascular condition, hopelessness was linked to a six-fold higher risk of death. Even in men who did not have cardiovascular ...

This year’s iconic AJ Bell Great Manchester Run helped the charity to raise over £168,500, which will go towards finding new ...

Paying tribute to Professor Chamberlain, Professor Bryan Williams OBE, our chief scientific and medical officer said: "From introducing the role of paramedics, to placing the first defibrillators in ...

During half-time of the Sky Bet EFL Championship Play-Off Final, Vinnie watched as Luton Town captain and cardiac arrest survivor Tom Lockyer, and our senior programme manager Lizzie Moscardini, ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to serious health problems if you ignore it, including heart attack or stroke – even if you feel fine at the moment. In fact, half of all heart attacks and ...

Studies have shown that we’re mostly happier exercising with friends, family or work colleagues than alone. “When I’m walking with a friend, I’m so busy chatting, I don’t notice how many steps I’m ...

The heart care waiting list rose in March 2025, latest figures from NHS England show. There were 425,372 people waiting for ‘routine’ cardiac care in England at the end of March, up from 421,683 in ...

Improving your balance helps you feel more stable and coordinated when you’re moving around, which can help reduce the risk of falling and hurting yourself. This is particularly important as you get ...

If dementia has affected your family, you might have noticed recent UK headlines suggesting that statins could lower the risk of developing the condition. But how reliable are these claims? Statins ...

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat found in the blood. You may also see the term ‘serum triglycerides’, which simply means triglycerides found in your blood. Triglycerides provide energy to ...

Read the most comprehensive statistics on the effects, prevention, treatment, and costs of heart and circulatory diseases in the UK ...

Electrophysiologist Dr Anthony Li says: Yes, this is safe. Most pacemakers and ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators) are implanted in the upper left side of the chest. During CPR, chest ...