Course: Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease

This course is all about exploring the risk factors and prevention of cardiovascular disease. To understand this better we suggest you keep a diary that collects information on your daily …

It’s been known for many years that the risk of some cardiovascular diseases varies for people of different ethnic backgrounds, with studies showing that some ethnicities have a higher risk …

The association between physical activity and cardiovascular disease mortality (and all-cause mortality) is well established.1 Studies show that being physically active can reduce the risk of developing CVD by 35%.2 …

In the UK, modifiable risk factors contribute towards 70% of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This article explores diet as a modifiable risk factor. Poor diet is thought to contribute to 25% …

In week 3, you’ll be concentrating on four types of cardiovascular diseases. You’ll also investigate the effects of a weak and overstretched heart in a practical exercise you can complete …

In week two, we’ll be exploring some of the diseases that affect the heart and cardiovascular system. We’ll learn about blood clotting processes such as haemostasis and thrombosis and demonstrate …

In the UK, 1 in 4 adults are currently classified as obese, and obesity contributes to 11% of cardiovascular deaths. In this article, you’ll learn about obesity and what you …

Smoking is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to 11% of CVD deaths in the UK. In this article, you’ll learn more about how smoking contributes to …

In the UK, modifiable risk factors contribute towards 70% of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This article explores cholesterol and what you can do to lower your risk. Cholesterol is a natural …

In this meet the expert feature Professor Parveen Yaqoob OBE, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, discusses her research on omega-3 fats and their role in reducing …

In this meet the expert feature, Kaouthar Alaoui, a PhD student at the University of Reading, discusses her project on how adipocytes (fat cells) change or remodel in response to …

In this behind the scenes feature, Dr Alice Pollitt, discusses her research on platelets and her career path after completing a PhD in Biochemistry. You may be interested in finding …

In this behind the scenes feature, Tyler Horn, a PhD student at the University of Reading, discusses her project on patients with liver disease and their platelet function. She also …

Cardiovascular disease develops as a result of non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors. In this video, Dr Chris Jones, introduces non-modifiable risk factors that lead to cardiovascular disease, such as age, …

This infographic contains some shocking details of the mortality rates due to cardiovascular disease in the UK and around the world. It shows why it’s so important to understand as …