Researchers at are investigating whether a regular soak in a hot bath could help to improve a common painful circulatory ...

An extraordinary collection of rare banknotes donated to our shop in Edinburgh has raised an incredible £85,860 at auction to ...

If someone in your family has a heart attack, you might start to ask yourself if you are at risk of having one too, and if there’s anything you can do to reduce the chances of it happening. Heart ...

During cold weather your blood vessels constrict (vasoconstriction), which causes your blood pressure and heart rate to rise. This means your heart has to work harder to pump blood around your body.

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 ...

A low-fat diet may be the first thing you think about when it comes to lowering cholesterol. But rather than reducing all fats, it’s more important to get the right types of fats in your diet. Too ...

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Alarmingly, about half of adults in the UK have total cholesterol levels above the recommended healthy limit of 5mmol/L. Knowing which are ...

Today the UK Government has published the Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework to drive better prevention, earlier diagnosis, faster treatment and more consistent care across England. The ...

Palpitations are a sensation in your chest which can feel like your heart is fluttering, racing or pounding. It may even feel like your heart has skipped a beat. Sometimes they can be caused by a ...

Today we have announced proposals to close around 150 of our shops and stores over the next two financial years to ensure our retail network remains commercially sustainable and continues to generate ...

Darrel Francis, Professor of Cardiology at Imperial College London, says: Heart failure means you have a weakly pumping heart that can’t keep up with everyday activity. You may get breathless or tired ...

With obesity being one of the leading preventable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, Policy Officer Zoe Rostas reflects on what the Soft Drinks Industry Levy has achieved, and what we can learn ...