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) ...

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Wegovy is the brand name for a medicine called semaglutide. It is approved for use in the NHS, alongside diet and physical activity, to manage excess weight and obesity in some people. It is only ...

Vasospastic angina happens when a coronary artery supplying blood and oxygen to your heart goes into spasm and suddenly narrows. It's also known as Prinzmetal angina, variant angina or coronary artery ...

The Cardiff Half Marathon is one of Europe’s largest half marathons and is Wales’ largest mass participation event. Take part in this charity event and run past the city’s most breath-taking scenery ...

Do you usually gain a few pounds over the winter? Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how to stay strong this year. Winter is a time for big jumpers and cosy nights in. But whether it’s the ...

Senior Cardiac Nurse Christopher Allen says: Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation are both abnormal heart rhythms. They occur when there is an issue with the electrical signals and pathways in your ...

Inflammation is the body’s natural defence system. Acute inflammation is the body’s immediate response to injuries like a cut or burn. The immune system releases chemicals to increase blood flow and ...

If you love food that’s full of flavour, you may find yourself adding condiments or sauces to give meals an extra kick. But ready-made sauces can contain a surprising amount of fat, sugar and salt.

Andrew Scard, cardiac rehabilitation specialist for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, says that gentle exercises can help ease back pain and stiffness, while also increasing your strength and ...

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) ...

Protein is needed for both building and repairing muscle, so you might think to gain more muscle quickly you need to eat extra protein. This isn’t the case. Muscle growth happens when we exercise, ...