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Loaded veggie shepherds pie

1 hour

Serves Serves 4 (as a main meal)

Cardiac arrests in young people — what causes them, can they be prevented or treated?

Ranch dressing

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

Blood cholesterol

Keeping your blood cholesterol at a healthy level can help you reduce your risk of heart disease and other serious conditions. ...

Mexican spice blend

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

Explore our guide for driving and heart attack recovery. ...

10 ways to get the right balance of fats

Getting the right balance of fats in your diet can improve your heart health....

Heart attack recovery – quit smoking

Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. Get the facts on quitting and how it can help you recover. ...

Snack recipes

Search for healthy snack ideas...

Risk factors for women

In Australia, 90% of women have one risk factor for heart disease, and 50% have two or more. ...

Smart Heart Guidelines App

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

Asian (Chilli, soy and sesame) dressing

Baking recipes

Find heart healthy baking recipes ...

How we fought heart disease in 2020

Everything we do is possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. ...

Clinical resources: Coronary heart disease and mental health

The prevalence of depression is high in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD)....

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

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

Key Statistics: Heart Failure

Statistics and information on heart failure in Australia ...

Breakfast tacos

5 minutes

Serves 1

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

Find a cardiac rehabilitation service near you

This cardiac services directory presents information on cardiac rehab programs offered across Australia....

Physical activity and your heart health

Physical activity and exercise can benefit your heart, body and mind....

Heart Week

Blueberry cheesecake oats

10 minutes

Serves 2

Kid-friendly lentil stew

30 minutes

Serves 4

Cardiac Rehabilitation for Health Professionals - Patient Resources

Italian veggie fritters with tomato salad

20 minutes

Serves Serves 4 (as a main meal)

WEBINAR | Heart Health Checks: the critical role of the practice nurse

This webinar discusses the role of practice nurses in conducting heart health checks...