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 ...

Understand health What's the difference between atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation? I have been diagnosed with atrial flutter, although I only have it occasionally. I have never heard of this and ...

Get active Lower back pain exercises – 15 minute workout Andrew Scard, a cardiac rehab specialist, demonstrates exercises like knee rolls, pelvic lifts, and seated trunk rotations for lower back pain.

New research has claimed that eating processed meat, unprocessed red meat or poultry increases your risk of heart disease. But how accurate is this?

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.

Senior Cardiac Nurse, Chloe MacArthur, says: Blood thinners (anticoagulants such as warfarin, or antiplatelets such as aspirin or clopidogrel) are taken by many people with heart and circulatory ...

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 ...

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 ...

Get active Fun exercises: 6 ways to make exercise more enjoyable Exercise is good for our health, but it can be hard to get motivated. Readers give their top tips for making exercise fun.

Eat well Sugar vs fat: which is worse? Whether fat or sugar is worse for your health has become a dietary battleground. Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor assesses the views on both sides.

Keep track of your blood pressure readings and work out what they mean with this 25-week diary and blood pressure chart.