Physical activity resources for patients and consumers
Physical activity information for professionals
The Heart Foundation and physical activity
The Heart Foundation knows one of the key ways of improving heart health is to increase physical activity levels. This is important for all Australians across the life-cycle. It can be done by moving more and sitting less, at home, for transport, at work, with your family and in the community.Active living Information on getting active, sitting less, active families, and active workplaces and communities. | ||
Discover what you need to know about being active after a heart attack. | ||
As a member of the Healthier Queensland Alliance, the Heart Foundation is a proud supporter of the Queensland My health for life program. The program is a practical extension of the advice you give your patients, allowing them to better understand their lifestyle risks and action their health goals. |
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
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....
Research Directory
Research Directory
What is heart failure?
What is heart failure?
What is heart failure?
Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be....
Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie
Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie
Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie
Heart Week
Heart Week
Supporting SA cardiac patients and health professionals with free resources
Supporting SA cardiac patients and health professionals with free resources
Supporting SA cardiac patients and health professionals with free resources
We want to make it easier for South Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....
Lunch recipes
Lunch recipes
Lunch recipes
Search our lunch recipe ideas...
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources
Resources and clinical information for health professionals...
What is cardiac rehab?
What is cardiac rehab?
What is cardiac rehab?
Cardiac rehab is proven to keep you out of hospital and reduce your risk of death from heart conditions....
Mexican spice blend
Mexican spice blend
Mexican spice blend
Permanent Pacemaker (PPM)
Permanent Pacemaker (PPM)
A small, battery-powered device that is fitted under the skin of your upper chest....
Absolute CVD risk calculator
Absolute CVD risk calculator
The Absolute CVD risk calculator estimates the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years....
How your heart works
How your heart works
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. ...
Heart attack medication
Heart attack medication
Heart attack medication
There are a number of medications you could be prescribed after a heart attack....
Getting active at school
Getting active at school
Getting active at school
Physical activity resources for school staff....
For professionals: Heart failure tools and resources
For professionals: Heart failure tools and resources
Resources for healthcare professionals on the management of patients with heart failure ...
Seafood recipes
Seafood recipes
Seafood recipes
Find heart healthy seafood recipes...
Lessons learned: recovering from open heart surgery
Lessons learned: recovering from open heart surgery
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....
Fruit and nut muesli
Fruit and nut muesli
Fruit and nut muesli
GLOBAL CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH FUNDERS FORUM
GLOBAL CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH FUNDERS FORUM
GLOBAL CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH FUNDERS FORUM
FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS ...
Blood tests for heart disease
Blood tests for heart disease
Blood tests can measure the levels of substances such as blood fat to show if, and how much of, your heart has been damaged....
Smoking and tobacco regulation
Smoking and tobacco regulation
There are still more than 20,000 deaths caused by smoking every year....
Now is your chance to help make 4X the impact
Now is your chance to help make 4X the impact
Now is your chance to help make 4X the impact
Donate today, every dollar donated by October 7 will be quadrupled by our generous donors....
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....
Heart attack recovery – quit smoking
Heart attack recovery – quit smoking
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. ...
What is plant-based eating
What is plant-based eating
What is plant-based eating
Learn about plant-based eating and its impact on heart health ...
Risk factors for women
Risk factors for women
Risk factors for women
In Australia, 90% of women have one risk factor for heart disease, and 50% have two or more. ...
Heart attack recovery – your first month
Heart attack recovery – your first month
Heart attack recovery – your first month
Explore the Heart Foundation’s guide on what to expect in the first month after your heart attack. ...
The Heart Foundation Community
The Heart Foundation Community
The Heart Foundation Community
We need your opinion, experience and skills to help us improve the heart health of all Australians. ...