Running has been an important part of Boyd's life, so imagine his shock when a heart condition he had never heard of threatened to put a stop to it. ...

What is atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia where your heart beats irregularly and fast....

Get heart attack recovery emails

The Heart Foundation has designed a series of emails to help people who've had heart attacks (and their loved ones) through their recovery....

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. ...

Feelings and emotions after a heart attack

This is a guide to how you might be feeling after a heart attack. ...

Cyril credits cardiac rehab for getting his life back

Cyril suffered a heart attack in 2015. Cardiac rehab helped get his life back on track. ...

What is a cardiac arrest?

A cardiac arrest can be survived if you get appropriate and timely help, and know what to do....

Understanding your heart age

Try our Heart Age Calculator to understand what contributes to your risk of heart disease...

Blood pressure and your heart

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

Heart attack medication

There are a number of medications you could be prescribed after a heart attack...

Daniel's cardiac arrest helped him discover another problem

Dan was six minutes into his treadmill session when his heart stopped beating....

What is coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease occurs when a coronary artery clogs and narrows because of a buildup of plaque....

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Blood cholesterol

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

Heart attack recovery – your first month

Explore the Heart Foundation’s guide on what to expect in the first month after your heart attack. ...

Cardiac arrest at 33: the challenges of restarting your life

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

What is an arrhythmia?

Arrhythmia is a fault in the heart’s electrical system, which affects your heart’s pumping rhythm....

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. ...

Diabetes and heart disease

Diabetes is an ongoing health condition where your body’s usual ways of controlling your blood sugar, or blood glucose levels, don’t work properly. ...

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. ...

Gerry had heart attack warning signs on his dream holiday.

I’d always thought of myself as fairly fit; I swam a lot, and did ‘soft running’, a combination of running and walking. ...

What is a heart attack?

The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary heart disease....

Quit smoking action plan

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

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

My Heart, My Life - Managing your heart health

This booklet is for those diagnosed with heart disease and their support people....

Meditation helped Grant recover from his heart attack

Thankfully for Grant Byrne, a lifelong Led Zeppelin fan, some quick thinking helped him avoid a stairway to heaven. Read Grant’s heart attack story now. ...

Heart conditions in women

Like men, women can be diagnosed with a range of heart conditions....

Sodium and salt converter

Convert the sodium listed on food products into grams of salt or vice versa. ...

What is a healthy body weight?

Find out what a healthy body weight is and the steps you can take to achieve it. ...

Relationships and sex after a heart attack

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

Heart attack at 35: Knowing the signs and symptoms

David reflects on how his life changed when he had a heart attack at 35 and how he got back on track....

Heart disease and pregnancy

Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....

Healthy eating to protect your heart

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

Support after a heart attack

Many different thoughts may go through your head after a heart attack and you may be presented with complicated medical info. Know where to get support. ...

I’m a mum and I survived a heart attack

Nicola, mum of 2, shares her heart attack recovery story....

What is heart failure?

Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be....

Time to book a Heart Health Check?

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

Kylie defied the heart attack stereotypes

Cardiac rehabilitation was a turning point for Kylie and essential to her heart failure recovery....

What is heart valve disease?

Heart valve disease means that your heart valve or valves don't open or close properly....

Keeping your heart healthy

Keeping your heart healthy is something you can work on every day. ...

Learning that heart disease can strike at any age

What is heart disease?

Heart disease is the broad term for conditions that affect the structure and function of the heart muscle. ...

Medical tests for heart disease

Learn about the common tests your doctor may want you to have to diagnose your heart condition....

Lessons learned: recovering from open heart surgery

After having five open heart surgeries between the ages of 13 and 41, Peter knows a thing or two about recovery....

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....

Norm discovered he was at risk of a major heart attack just in the nick of time

Norm didn’t worry too much about his cholesterol problem – until an angiogram revealed he had an 80 per cent blockage in a major heart artery. ...

Physical activity and your heart health

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

Fit, active and healthy – Sharon wasn’t expecting a heart attack

Fit, active and healthy, Sharon wasn’t expecting a heart attack. However, after experiencing a ‘widow maker’, she counts herself lucky....

Risk factors for women

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

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Is salt bad for your heart?

Most Australians are eating more than the recommended amounts and this can cause health problems....

When The Heart Gets Heavy: Emotional Wellbeing and Heart Conditions

Emotional wellbeing is like having a garden, sometimes it grows green on its own, other times it needs watering, cutting back or fertilising....

Smoking and your heart

Understand how smoking can impact your heart health. ...

Why are you playing this game? It’s putting your heart at risk.

The game is “hide and seek”. You play it without even realising. The shock is that when you play this game, you could be placing your heart health at risk....

What waist measurements mean for your heart

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

Stay informed about COVID-19

If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....

Cook with Heart

Join the Cook with Heart Challenge as seen on Channel 7...

My Heart, My Life - Managing your heart health

This booklet is for those diagnosed with heart disease and their support people....

What is cardiac rehab?

Cardiac rehab is proven to keep you out of hospital and reduce your risk of death from heart conditions....

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....