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FH is a global health problem- FH Awareness Day 24th September
"FH is a global health problem but sadly there is a severe lack of awareness, identification and optimal treatment across the world and the UK is no different."
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH for short) is an inherited condition which can lead to extremely high cholesterol levels. It is passed down through families in the genes. Without treatment, FH can lead to heart disease at a very young age. But once it's been diagnosed, it can be treated with medication and a healthy lifestyle.
October is National Cholesterol Month
Let's Talk About Cholesterol this October to mark National Cholesterol Month.
Using the powers of social media HEART UK is running an ambitious awareness campaign to make one million people more aware of cholesterol and how to it can be best managed.
Why not take on The Great Cholesterol Challenge this October?
HEART UK and Anytime Fitness produce exercise workouts for National Cholesterol Month
Try our delicious and heart healthier Teatime Treat recipes
We have developed some new Heart healthier delicious teatime treat recipes
Let us know what you're doing for National Cholesterol Month
We'd be really happy to hear what you're doing for National Cholesterol Month and include what you're doing on our website. It would be wonderful to get pictures and video too!
Why a life changing event made me write a Will
Making a Will is so important to ensure your personal estate is handled exactly as you wish after you have passed away, but two in three adults do not have a Will. For Remember a Charity Week this year, Jules Payne reflects on why she decided to write her Will.
Virtual cookery demos set to get you loving heart-healthy foods with Alpro
To mark this October’s National Cholesterol month, influential nutritionists and dietitians are running a series of virtual cookery demonstrations showcasing delicious, easy-to-follow recipes featuring foods that are both good for cholesterol and heart heath.
The dishes have been developed specifically for the Ultimate Cholesterol Lowering Plan©, devised to include the four foods for cholesterol management.