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MyMarathon

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

Research Directory

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Tenecteplase versus alteplase for stroke thrombolysis evaluation trial

Professor Mark Parsons, Institution: University of Melbourne...

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....

COVID-19 info & FAQs

Information and FAQs about COVID-19 and heart disease....

Breakfast bean and mushroom pizza

20 minutes

Serves 2

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

Eating healthy foods can help you recover and reduce your risk of more heart problems. ...

Italian veggie fritters with tomato salad

20 minutes

Serves Serves 4 (as a main meal)

Smart Heart Guidelines App

Access to Australian heart disease guidelines is now free at your fingertips...

Food and healthy eating during COVID-19

Healthy eating and COVID-19 FAQ...

Clinical Guidelines

Full list of clinical guidlines and references for CVD, heart failure, ACS, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, SCAD and RHD...

Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie

1 hour

Serves 4

Types of physical activity

Nine out of 10 Australians could reduce the risk of heart disease by walking as little as 15 minutes more each day....

Breakfast recipes

Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...

Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing: An Online Forum for Young Heart Patients

Atrial fibrillation resources for patients

Cardiac arrest at 33: the challenges of restarting your life

Emma shares her story and opens up about her emotional struggles....

Time to book a Heart Health Check?

If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...

Action Plans

Recovery is a long journey, so having a plan makes a huge difference. Using an action plan gives you a step-by-step guide to improving your lifestyle....

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

Heart Foundation programs and resources to support your recovery....

Cardiac arrest at 26: adjusting to a new ‘normal’

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Lower your risk of heart disease

Support and resources to help you stay healthy and reduce risk of heart disease. ...

2020 Strategic Grant Recipients

Pregnancy and heart disease

Information and resources for health professionals....

Blueberry cheesecake oats

10 minutes

Serves 2

Heart Foundation recipes

Check out our recipe categories to find your next heart healthy meal....

Heart failure clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Taking your heart medicines

Know what your heart medicines are for and how to take them. ...

How your heart works

Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood to all parts of your body. The blood gives your body the oxygen and nourishment it needs to work properly. ...