tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:27:17 +0000The British Heart Foundation is the UK nation's heart charity. Our vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. We'll achieve this through pioneering research, vital prevention activity and ensuring quality care and support for everyone living with heart disease.http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)Blogger333125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-392137319720727563Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:21:00 +00002009-11-06T16:32:27.374ZNational Wear Red Day26 Februarygo red for heartnational heart monthfundraising packsGet set to go Red for Heart in 2010 - get everything you need in ourfree fundraising packs (that's it on the right).Plus, our new Red for Heart Facebook fan page is now open for business!It's a great place to start meeting and talking with other fundraisers about what you'll be up to for National Wear Red Day on 26 February.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/FcOnpQT6aXY/get-set-to-go-red-for-heart-in-2010-get.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/11/get-set-to-go-red-for-heart-in-2010-get.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-2136546887414778836Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:26:00 +00002009-11-03T13:36:30.003ZyheartcBHFLeanneheart valve operationcongenital heart disease"When I woke I was not a happy lady. Apparently I threatened to sue anyone and everyone around me, including a poor student nurse who had no idea what she had done wrong. But I blame that on the lawyer in me, I must have been dreaming about my degree - which is a bit sad..."Catch up with the latest post from our young heart patient Leanne (pictured above) who's just had the heart valve http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/nHrjIJ0CyZo/latest-from-leannes-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/11/latest-from-leannes-blog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-1954999070459509887Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:39:00 +00002009-10-26T12:46:28.730Zphysical activityspookyHalloweenexerciseheart healthyfruit and veghealthy eatingpumpkinstop tips5-a-dayHere's a top Halloween tip...Did you know that pumpkins count towards your 5-a-day for fruit and veg!Check out some more of our top tips for how to have a heart healthy Halloween herehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/nd8b9CxmnvA/dont-spook-your-heart-this-halloweens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/10/dont-spook-your-heart-this-halloweens.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-221979322970460251Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:37:00 +00002009-10-20T14:48:09.261+01:00heart patientblogBritish Heart FoundationyheartBHFLeannebloggingheart valve operation"A lot of exciting things have happened recently. Not only did I get an operation date I got a new car!"Leanne (pictured right) is a 21-year-old heart patient waiting for a heart valve replacement operation.She's currently writing a regular blog for our young people's website yheart, and is into her fourth week of posting.Read her latest entry herehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/UpY2Fu5wi-o/leanne-pictured-right-is-21-year-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/10/leanne-pictured-right-is-21-year-old.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-6397515611606528247Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:37:00 +00002009-10-07T17:13:01.425+01:00Manchester City Football ClubMeet at Teen HeartyheartcBHFyoung peopleCity of Manchester Stadiumheart conditionsTeen Think TankMeet TeenHeartOur Young People's Outreach Officer Rory Miller (that's him on the far right in the photo) reports from the latest BHF Teen Think Tank, held in Manchester..."The Think Tank was attended by 16 young people plus their parents, and we were joining for the first time with the Hearts4Teens Group, a cardiac youth group for young people with heart conditions based in north-west England."The Think Tank http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/BVGAX9zMr_w/our-young-peoples-programme-manager.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/10/our-young-peoples-programme-manager.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-7527226453714034409Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:32:00 +00002009-10-01T10:08:30.979+01:00Mike Knapton, our Associate Medical Director, joined our advocacy team Julia, Gillian and Katie in Brighton this week at the annual Labour party conference.A late night at the main health hotel reception saw our crack team of lobbyists discuss Dodgeball and our policies on physical activity with MPs including Andy Burnham, Secretary of State for Health.The next day was just as busy, with Mike http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/ZnqLM1JEvrE/brighton-rocks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/brighton-rocks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-4968218962724780211Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:01:00 +00002009-09-29T16:52:47.437+01:00Notts County Football ClubSven Goran ErikssonManchester City Football ClubHeartyClumber PinesLeague TwoRobin Hood Bike RideSherwood ForestEngland Football TeamMeadow LaneFormer England and Man City manager Sven Goran Eriksson, now at Notts County, has given his backing to the BHF North region events team - and is encouraging people in Nottinghamshire to sign up for the Robin Hood Bike Ride.Director of Football Sven is calling on modern day Robin Hoods to take part in the event, and was happy to pose with some of the regional team at the Meadow Lane stadium.Sven http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/kwjUl1hqbgM/svens-got-heart-despite-losing-his-sol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)2http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/svens-got-heart-despite-losing-his-sol.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-6740000117940598542Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:56:00 +00002009-09-25T11:02:43.670+01:00campaignsYoobotsBritish Heart FoundationBHFFood4thoughtYoonotYoobotBut this time they are not alone...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/YgdfP8bw27Y/yoobots-are-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/yoobots-are-back.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-1160758904343720628Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:47:00 +00002009-09-23T13:01:23.408+01:00Santiago de CompostelapacemakerThe Secret MillionaireBHFHuw RobertsCardiffBritish Heart FoundationDinate YourselfChannel 4heart diseaseC4SpainVodafone FoundationTune in to C4 for The Secret Millionaire at 9pm tonight, and before the show watch one of our supporters Huw Roberts (pictured right) talking about the BHF!Huw will appear in a Vodafone Foundation Donate Yourself ad, which asked members of the public which charity they support.Huw is a key volunteer from Cardiff, and raised over £6000 for the BHF after completing a 70-mile pilgrimage to Santiago http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/PD-hv8P9fDE/how-huw-donated-himself-to-bhf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-huw-donated-himself-to-bhf.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-8664432691038074010Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:42:00 +00002009-09-22T16:54:35.541+01:00heart patientblogLeeds FestivalyheartLeanneRadioheadheart valve operationcongenital heart disease"I think I have gone from six nights a week of going out having fun to lasting six hours before I need a nap - and that’s without a night out or a day at uni."Either way I knew it was for the best to head home as my health was slightly more important that seeing Radiohead. And I needed to get over the traumatic experience of being crushed against a burger van by about 100 bored festival goers."http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/o-aoHr8qIyI/latest-from-our-heart-blogger-leanne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)1http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/latest-from-our-heart-blogger-leanne.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-1634086019551851686Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:01:00 +00002009-09-18T00:01:00.468+01:00Rob RoyHomecoming 2009EventsFundraisingBHFheart attackMel GibsonJohn HigginsJohn MurtaghScotlandWilliam GrantBraveheartBritish Heart FoundationRiver CityAndrew WeirgolfAndrew Weir, the actor who played Young Hamish in Mel Gibson’s Braveheart at the age of 13, has raised over £1,100 for British Heart Foundation Scotland in memory of his dad.Andrew, originally from Ayr, left Scotland for New York in 2005 and now lives in San Francisco, California. He is currently appearing as Robert Burns in a promotion for Homecoming 2009 on the website scotland.orgHe organised http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/2tmvse4cA-A/scotlands-young-braveheart-returns-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/scotlands-young-braveheart-returns-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-3661943635697010619Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:30:00 +00002009-09-17T10:30:36.642+01:00FundraisinggiftsOnline shoppingBHF shops... and we'd like to introduce you to another, our online shop!We've just had a bit of a revamp - put up new imaginary shelves, cleaned the virtual carpet, polished the electronic windows - that sort of thing. Most importantly of all, we've got some brilliant new items in.Every penny of profit goes towards the fight against heart disease, so have a look and see what takes your fancy:http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/FxLG-m1ENkc/there-are-so-many-ways-you-can-help-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/there-are-so-many-ways-you-can-help-us.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-506166096199933672Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:21:00 +00002009-09-16T10:31:22.888+01:00World Heart FederationFacebookBHF eventsBritish Heart FoundationBHFWork with heartbad diethealth at workworkplace healthWorld Heart Daygive up smokingWe're counting down to World Heart Day on 27 September 2009.World Heart Day is a global event aimed at spreading the message that heart disease is the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.2 million lives each year.We are a member of the event's creators, the World Heart Federation, and are helping to make people aware that 80% of premature deaths from heart disease could be saved if http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/zRimFwz4qpU/working-with-heart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)1http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/working-with-heart.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-5879839672188341918Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:57:00 +00002009-09-11T11:37:54.013+01:00food labellingpharmaceuticalEuropean Heart NetworkEuroheartconferencePeter HollinsBritish Heart FoundationtobaccoEuropean UnionEuropean Society of CardiologistsEUmeetingOur Chief Executive Peter Hollins (pictured right) was in Brussels yesterday as President of the European Heart Network, to chair a conference organised by EHN and the European Society of Cardiologists.Here's Peter's report on how the day went..."The conference was discussing the outcome of Work Package 5 of the Euroheart project, run by ESC and EHN and part financed by the EU. Odd coming back ashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/GPaBPY8rbZM/our-chief-executive-peter-hollins-was.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)1http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/our-chief-executive-peter-hollins-was.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-2037866454074263401Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:32:00 +00002009-09-10T12:49:08.778+01:00blogpostsyhearthospitalcongenital heart conditionsyoung peopleLeannehealthvalve congenital heart diseasefree heart health checkheart operation"In a weird way I am looking forward to the operation now, but as it is a few weeks away I need to concentrate on my pending exams that I am taking. I have to do my exams in summer as I had an operation during the usual exam time. Annoying, but again my health comes first."Leanne (pictured above right) is 21 and has a congenital heart condition. She's currently waiting to undergo a heart valvehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/OU70zAcxUr8/in-weird-way-i-am-looking-forward-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)2http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/in-weird-way-i-am-looking-forward-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-2315006685329282967Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:58:00 +00002009-09-01T15:47:30.738+01:00ZombiesSportFundraisingEvents It's not often that our thoughts turn from hearts to braaaains here at the British Heart Foundation, but thanks to a novel unofficial fundraising event from some undead afficionados in London, one intrepid BHF reporter nearly didn't make it out with hers.The Sports Day of the Dead started with a horde (slowly) rampaging through Leicester Square.The ranks of the differently-alive were very variedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/ruBAyse0hoI/apocalypse-then.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/09/apocalypse-then.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-5369830213926256231Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:11:00 +00002009-08-27T10:05:43.562+01:00LTPBritish Heart FoundationLondon to ParisL2PproposalLove and marriage went together like a horse and ...bicycle? on the British Heart Foundation's London to Paris ride this August. After the 280 mile ride from Big Ben to the Palace of Versailles, the first thing people usually want to do is have a good meal or maybe a cold bath, but instead one of our riders whipped out a diamond ring and proposed to his girlfriend. The romance of it all had the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/TFw2aP7PFGk/paris-when-it-sizzles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)1http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/08/paris-when-it-sizzles.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-770949423800407045Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:32:00 +00002009-08-17T15:14:31.778+01:00 We really love all the amazing work everyone is doing to raise money for the BHF. Without your support our vital research, care and treatment programmes just couldn't happen!This weekend is no exception. York's famous Crescent Club will be all shook up by hundreds of Elvis impersonators in aid of the British Heart Foundation! The Elvis Academy 2009 will be handing out awards to the crème de la http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/vrS9o4bsFrY/long-live-king.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/08/long-live-king.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-7221892704715171190Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:55:00 +00002009-08-14T11:00:47.381+01:00womenshare your storyBritish Heart Foundationteenagersfamiliesheart conditionschildrenHere at the British Heart Foundation, we need real stories to include in our educational and fundraising materials.We also receive regular requests from the media wishing to speak to people who have been affected by heart disease. Whether you have experienced a heart condition yourself, or been affected by the experiences of a close friend or family member, your story could help change and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/ikzMZfHNhdE/share-your-story-help-save-lives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/08/share-your-story-help-save-lives.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-974805463798703422Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:36:00 +00002009-08-11T09:58:42.815+01:00CharityFundraisingEventsBritish Heart FoundationswimmingBrighton Sea SwimOur East Region Events Manager Melanie Blackman sends us this report from the weekend's Brighton Sea Swim... "It was 9am, Saturday. The weather was amazing and the sea 'glassy' (which means pretty perfect I'm reliably informed) when suddenly a voice came over the radio: 'The sharks are in the water!'"But there was no need to panic. It just the first of three groups of BHF fundraising heroes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/UEsmuSspMR4/making-waves-in-fight-against-heart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/08/making-waves-in-fight-against-heart.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-4404307643604747822Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:30:00 +00002009-07-21T17:04:52.625+01:00FundraisingBritish Heart FoundationBHFBHF Santa jogsChristmasOkay, okay, it's only July, we know, so we'll keep the Christmas puns to a minimum...Our Santas are relaxing and taking in a few rays (now we know where he gets his shiny red nose!) in the summer sun, but they wanted to remind you of some fantastic events we've got going on this festive season.Every year thousands of people across the country slip on their Santa suits in aid of the British Heart http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/O294QmYkPUg/good-for-your-elf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/07/good-for-your-elf.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-8117882309272594008Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:58:00 +00002009-07-16T17:34:21.210+01:00fireworksFundraisingBritish Heart Foundationconcert... so we want to let you in on this spectacular opportunity to snap up the best seats at the sell-out Bank of Scotland Fireworks Concert in Edinburgh on Sunday 6 September. Each ticket costs only £25, and we're hoping to raise over £13,000! 100% of the profits from ticket sales are being donated directly to the BHF.The tickets, which the Bank of Scotland has generously donated to us, will see http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/mNDPdBTzl0M/you-are-our-shining-lights.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/07/you-are-our-shining-lights.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-4025813641207971573Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:32:00 +00002009-07-10T13:37:58.891+01:00cholesterolpodcastsgoing abroadvacationinsuranceheart conditionsheart diseasehealthy eatingTravelflyingholidaysholidayCheck out our travel tips for heart patients, our guide to help your holiday run smoothly - PLUS get a free podcast...Take me there now!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/k3IZI3hDWMg/going-abroad-or-staying-at-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/07/going-abroad-or-staying-at-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-4682784767577611839Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:45:00 +00002009-07-03T14:52:59.182+01:00elderlyCharitycarersBritish Heart FoundationsymptomsBHFcoughingyoung peopleheart conditionsswine fluheart patientscoldsIn light of the latest news about swine flu in the UK, we've put together a special Q&A for heart patients and their carers who may be worried about it.People with chronic conditions such as heart disease, the elderly and the very young, have a greater risk of having worse symptoms than the general population.For the full swine flu Q&A please visit our main websitehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/8TXpePIMg-0/in-light-of-latest-news-about-swine-flu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)1http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/07/in-light-of-latest-news-about-swine-flu.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430131042700803800.post-7906997326094901808Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:37:00 +00002009-07-01T11:06:02.174+01:00cholesterolstatinsBritish Heart Foundationheart diseaseStatins are a drug currently prescribed to healthy people who are at high risk of heart disease, perhaps because of a family history of heart disease, or high cholesterol levels.They can also help prevent further problems for people who have had a heart attack or stroke.Statins lower cholesterol in your blood. High cholesterol can lead to fatty deposits building up in your arteries, which may http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bhfblog/~3/qenKvLGoiiU/statins-and-heart-health.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (British Heart Foundation)0http://britishheartfoundation.blogspot.com/2009/07/statins-and-heart-health.html