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HRI in the UK
The fight against cardiovascular disease requires a global collaborative effort.
How to stay fit and active at home during the coronavirus self-isolation
While self-isolation measures are necessary, our bodies and minds still need exercise to function well during these challenging times.
Stress and insomnia linked to irregular heartbeat after menopause
About one in four women may develop atrial fibrillation after menopause, with stress and insomnia being leading factors, according to a new study.
Targeted therapy for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a global epidemic.
Inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle
Lifestyles have become more sedentary, and this inactivity can negatively impact health.
HRI researchers on cusp of worldwide breakthrough in COVID-19 treatment
Researchers at HRI believe they may hold the key to controlling the deadly blood clots caused by COVID-19.
Cardiovascular disease: impacts and risks
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to all the diseases of the heart and circulation, including coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart attack, congenital heart disease and stroke.
HRI announces novel anti-clotting drug to help critically ill COVID-19 patients
HRI is on the precipice of a significant research breakthrough for the treatment of one of the major life-threatening complications of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), microscopic blood clots.
Illuminate 2017: Celebrating science and curiosity
The Heart Research Institute’s annual Awards for Excellence dinner, Illuminate, was recently held to celebrate and recognise some of our most up-and-coming scientists and showcase to our supporters some of the advances we are making in our mission to fight cardiovascular disease.
Women and heart disease
Heart disease and heart attacks are often associated with older men, but women are just as affected. It is important to be aware of the unique warning signs and risks that women experience.
Stroke: symptoms, causes and prevention
A stroke occurs when the brain does not get the blood supply that it needs.
Peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a type of cardiovascular disease in which the narrowing of arteries results in reduced blood flow to a body part outside of the heart or brain.
Heart failure
Heart failure is when the heart does not work as well as it should in pumping blood and oxygen around the body, causing extra fluid to build up in the body.