HEART UK are sad to hear of the death of Akira Endo, Professor Emeritus at Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology. His discovery of the cholesterol-lowering properties of the first statin in 1976 “changed the world” according to Brown and Goldstein

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Thank you to our amazing London Marathon 2024 team who raised over £70,000 for HEART UK’s vital work for people with high cholesterol. Our places for the London Marathon 2025 are now open. Apply here: heartuk.org.uk/challenge-even…

Confused about Cholesterol?

Our new video helps to explain all about cholesterol and triglycerides, how to understand your test results and the steps you can take to help manage your levels: heartuk.org.uk/cholesterol/an…

Register for our LIN Meeting next week Tues 18th June at 1pm.

The Lipid Intelligence Network is a free virtual meeting which runs monthly, helping bring together healthcare professionals with an interest in blood lipids.

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Book now to hear the latest thinking & best practice in lipid management & treatments.

Attendance – in-person and virtual options available.

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Is The Great North Run on your bucket list?

Run in the world’s biggest half Marathon. We have charity places up for grabs to run in this fantastic event on September 8 & help raise funds for HEART UK.

Hurry to secure your place now heartuk.org.uk/challenge-even…

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Do you work in paediatric FH care? Are you a HCP who spends time working with children & young people with FH?

We are looking for all types of HCP's involved in the care of children & young people with FH to take part in a national study.

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Prof Gerald F Watts - is giving the Myant lecture at our conference in July -'Implementation science and adaptive models of care for FH: an international perspective'

Book your place now: lnkd.in/dhu7D2z9

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Our Nutrition Academy: Explore fully referenced summaries of the latest scientific evidence behind 9 dietary patterns & 6 foods for lipid management & cardiovascular health.

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Join in this amazing Thames Bridges Trek over 16 historic bridges of London with unrivalled views of the skyline and historic landmarks. The 25 KM route goes from Putney Bridge to Tower Bridge on Saturday 14th September. Sign up here: heartuk.org.uk/challenge-even…

Have you or someone close to you had a heart attack or stroke caused by high cholesterol?  Have you used HEART UK's helpline or information services?  We urgently need you to tell your story so that we can continue helping others.  Please email [email protected] today

It’s only just over a month until our conference. Make sure you’ve booked your place to hear the latest thinking & best practice in lipid management & treatments.

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Our next Diet & Lipid Meeting is Thurs 27th June looking at the best dietary pattern to lower cholesterol & exploring the strength of scientific evidence supporting nine dietary patterns proven to significantly lower blood lipids.
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Quick & Easy South Asian Cooking is a cookbook created specifically for people with Familial Chylomicronaemia Syndrome (FCS).

Bursting with delicious low-fat recipes, this is a game-changer for anyone with FCS who loves healthier South Asian cuisine: heartuk.org.uk/eating-for-fcs…

Take a look at the newly updated Summary of National Guidance for Lipid Management for Primary and Secondary Prevention of CVD on our website.

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We are delighted to promote these courses by Future Learn. Content has been created by partners listed on each course and has been reviewed by HEART UK for relevance and accuracy.

They're free to access.

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We are currently recruiting for both a Service Operations Manager and a Fundraising Manager for Corporate and Sporting Challenges.

Find out more about both roles here: heartuk.org.uk/about-us/work-…

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Our education programme - Tackling Cholesterol Together provides e-learning modules, which are free of charge, and you will earn CPD points for completing them.

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Did you miss our last Diet & Lipid Meeting? You can watch it now on our website.

95% of attendees found the meeting useful.

We did a deep dive into seed oils and debunked the claims that they posed a risk to heart health.

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We are recruiting a Service Operations Manager to support and oversee the operations of HEART UK services provision. Ensuring delivery and outcomes align with the relevant service strategy and the overarching organisational objectives and values

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