Across the UK, those eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine include over-65s and people with a long-term condition like ...

Socialising could help to reverse frailty in older people, according to research part-funded by the British Heart Foundation and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. An estimated 10 per ...

There’s a lot of marketing about beetroot juice’s benefits but there is not yet enough scientific evidence to give specific dietary recommendations. While research, including some funded by British ...

Water is essential for our survival. Most people can only live without it for a few days, which is not surprising given water makes up two thirds of the human body. Dehydration is the term used when ...

Just 11 minutes a day of moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, lowers the risk of an early death, according to researchers from the University of Cambridge. The researchers looked at more ...

When it comes to lowering cholesterol, many people will think of the need to have a diet low in saturated fats. For others, medicines like statins, prescribed to help lower cholesterol (a type of fat) ...

Whether you prefer melted cheddar on toast, grated parmesan on your pasta, or a full-on cheese board, there are plenty of ways to enjoy cheese. But is this tasty dairy product good for your heart?

Proteins are known as the building blocks of life as they break down into amino acids that help the body grow and repair. Your hair, skin and muscle are all made from the protein you eat. Your body ...

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) ...

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

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Do you add sugar to your breakfast cereal or to sweeten hot drinks? Cutting out just a teaspoon of added sugar every day can make a difference. Remember that honey and syrup are still sugar too. If ...