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More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.

And the heartache lasts a lifetime. But you can help the Heart Foundation fund life-saving research to keep more families together....

Heart Health Check Toolkit

WEBINAR | Research Alumni Series 2020

The Heart Foundation is delivering a research webinar series for Heart Foundation research alumni....

Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews

Coronary Angiogram Test

This is a common test done to find out angina symptoms, or during or after a heart attack. ...

The Heart Failure Toolkit

The Toolkit provides health services with a targeted approach to addressing readmission rates and decreasing variation in care....

Ranch dressing

Serves Makes 1 cup | Serves 6 (2 tablespoons – 40ml)

Returning to work after a heart attack

Discover how to plan for your return to work....

Vegetarian recipes

Search through our vegetarian recipes...

Food and healthy eating during COVID-19

Healthy eating and COVID-19 FAQ...

Snack recipes

Search for healthy snack ideas...

What is angina?

Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary heart disease (CHD)....

What waist measurements mean for your heart

How your waist measurement contributes to your heart health...

Personal Walking Plan

Feel healthier and happier in six weeks with a free Personal Walking Plan...

A nurse shares her top recovery tips for young cardiac patients

Pauline is a nurse and shares advice for young people who have had a heart event or are recovering from surgery....

Queensland Cardiovascular Research Network

QCVRN provides a framework to strengthen cardiovascular research in Queensland...

Heart-healthy drinks

While water is clearly the most heart-healthy drink, there are ther drinks that can be enjoyed in moderation. ...

Heart health information in your language

A selection of heart health information brochures in a range languages...

9 food and heart health myths, busted

Let’s dive into nine common food and health myths and the facts behind them....

CVD risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults

This consensus statement contains recommendations for assessing CVD risk in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged under 35....

WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update

A multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the practical application of absolute CVD risk assessment through Heart Health Checks....

Strawberry fields oats

10 minutes

Serves 2

MyMarathon

The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....

Overcoming uncertainty: Bianca Beetham’s heart story

Bianca Beetham is 24 years old and lives in Sydney. She is currently waiting for her first open-heart surgery after being diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy five years ago....

You’re probably not eating enough fish – here’s what you should do.

Fish and seafood is one of the most beneficial sources of omega 3. Incorporating more of it into your eating pattern can significantly lower your chances of heart disease and stroke. ...

From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now

Claude Lam, Open heart surgery survivor...

Support us and help save Australian hearts

Join the fight against Australia’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation. ...

Blood pressure and your heart

Understand blood pressure and how it can impact your heart health....

Staying active for better heart health

Moving more every day is one of the best habits you can have....

Learning to listen to your heart

Guest blog by Heart Foundation of Australia Group CEO, Adjunct Professor John G Kelly AM...