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Are you at risk of heart disease?

There is no single cause for any one heart condition, but there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing one. ...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join the Heart Foundation community. Together, we can make a real difference for Australian hearts. ...

MyMarathon

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

Support and resources for health care professionals

Our range of clinical and patient support resources are available for you to use in your daily practice....

Clinical Guidelines

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

Heart Healthy Dinner Plan

Sign up now and discover delicious, easy to follow dinner recipes. Plus shopping lists, tips and other helpful information to make healthy eating easy. ...

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Heart stories

Stories of hope from Australian men and women fighting heart disease....

Key Statistics: Heart attack

Cardiac rehabilitation information for health professionals

Useful cardiac rehabilitation resources for health professionals....

How to volunteer with us

Join our volunteers and make a difference to the heart health of Australians....

Q&A with Lauren Blekkenhorst

Research to develop better evidence for the vascular and metabolic health benefits of vegetables and their bioactive constituents....

Applying for research funding with the Heart Foundation

Discover more about our various funding programs, requirements, and application dates now....

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

A family history of heart disease could mean you are at greater risk....

Long-term recovery after a heart attack

Information to help you adjust to what could be the 'new normal'...

Mental health and heart disease

Having a mental health condition can have a negative impact on your heart health and increase your risk of heart disease....

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Get your family moving

Get your kids active and set them up for healthier habits into adulthood....

Staying active for better heart health

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

Healthy eating to protect your heart

What does a heart-friendly diet look like?...

Snack recipes

Search for healthy snack ideas...

Our history

For more than 60 years the Heart Foundation has been helping improve heart health across the nation....

What's your BMI?

Are you within a healthy weight range for your height?...

Relationships and sex after a heart attack

Explore some useful things to know about intimacy after a heart attack....

Women and heart disease

Every day, 22 women lose their lives to this condition....

Key Statistics: Heart Failure

Sit less, move more

You may be surprised to know that on average, adults sit for nine hours a day....

Heart failure resources for patients

Educate your patients on everything they need to know about heart failure and managing their condition. ...

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

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

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. ...