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Researchers in the US have linked high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) to the risk of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

In the study, researchers looked at the levels of cholesterol in the blood of people with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and healthy volunteers.

The team found that people with elevated levels of LDL cholesterol, sometimes called ‘bad’ cholesterol, are linked to the risk of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Replacing saturated fatty acids (SFAs) with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has been linked to a reduced risk of CVD. In addition, controlled metabolic studies have shown the importance of fat quality on LDL cholesterol and randomised controlled trials have shown that replacing SFA with PUFA significantly reduces LDL cholesterol. What is less well known is the metabolic alterations that occur when replacing SFA with PUFA in the diet.

25th of May 2019, Maastricht, the Netherlands

Declines in CVH beginning as early as childhood have been linked to development of subclinical atherosclerosis and CVD in adulthood...

We were very lucky to have 26 Virgin London Marathon Runners who completed the course successfully this year. It’s such an incredibly positive day, with so much good being done, not least of which over 40,000 runners achieve their goal to run the London marathon. The day means so much to HEART UK and helps us in many ways.

2019 will see new and exciting changes to our annual conference.  With an inspiring programme, now expanded to include many of the long term conditions and most frequent visits to practice, our esteemed faculty will endeavour to provide you with a review of current guidance, practical advice for improving patient care, "top tips" for delivering Best Practice.

I was recently asked by a journalist, “If you could only recommend one thing to improve your health today, what would it be and why?” My response? Learn to cook for a heart healthy diet.

Easter is around the corner and what do we typically associate this occasion with? Eggs!

Hello, I’m Lynne and I’m delighted to have joined the HEART UK team as one of their Dietetic Advisor’s. Since I’ve started, it’s been a busy couple of months getting to know everyone and learning all about the charity’s fantastic work. I’m absolutely thrilled to be working alongside such awesome, dedicated and enthusiastic people.