heart disease

Birmingham man climbs Mount Kilimanjaro after heart surgery

Nancy Platts Posted on 19/10/202318/10/2023

A 42-year-old man from Birmingham has climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro just three years after having triple bypass heart surgery. Pratap Mekapothu was an active and healthy person but one day he felt ill after running and was stunned when tests revealed he had cardiac disease at such a young age. Pratap said, […]

Healthy Heart grants for community projects

Heather Rogers Posted on 31/03/202329/03/2023

Community groups that are helping local people look after their hearts can now apply for a grant of up to £15,000.

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Heart Research UK launches auction of art by biggest stars in music and art

Ian Morton Posted on 01/11/202209/11/2022

Lead singer of The Cure and street artist Bambi donate original pieces of art for heart disease research fundraising auction

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Red Sky Foundation installs four defibrillators in Boldon

Campaign Collective Posted on 24/02/202125/02/2021

A Boldon man’s fundraising campaign in memory of his brother has raised thousands of pounds for a leading North East of England heart charity. After losing his brother Jon Woodhouse to a sudden cardiac arrest in October last year, Chris Woodhouse set up an appeal to raise money for the Red Sky Foundation – a […]

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Healthy eating in older age

Guest Opinion Posted on 23/07/202020/07/2020

Dr HELEN FLAHERTY, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK, sets out six tips to keep the heart healthy in older age.

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Charity launches healthy heart drive

Ian Morton Posted on 15/01/201913/01/2019

A British medical charity has launched a series of health challenges in 2019 designed to support healthy lifestyles and to help raise money for charity. The charity will also be providing health education classes to deprived areas in East London.

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