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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

Returning to work after a heart attack

Discover how to plan for your return to work....

Healthy Food Access Tasmania

We've been working on several projects with local governments across Tasmania, big and small....

WEBINAR | Navigating the latest updates on CVD prevention

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. ...

Nutrition Position Statements

The Heart Foundation’s food and nutrition position statements have been developed to keep you informed about our position on a range of nutrition issues relating to heart health. ...

Heart attack recovery – your first month

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

Heart Foundation Walking

Learn more about Heart Foundation Walking and find your local walking group....

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. ...

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....

Key Statistics: Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease

Our Annual Reports

Discover our Annual reports from 2013 onwards. ...

Vegetarian lasagne

1 hour

Serves 6

Aussie men among the world’s most obese, new data

Media Release - 16 November 2020...

The Heart Failure Toolkit

The Toolkit provides health services with a targeted approach to addressing readmission rates and decreasing variation in care....

What is cardiac rehab?

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

GLOBAL CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH FUNDERS FORUM

FACILITATING INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS ...

Is salt bad for your heart?

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

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

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

Mighty mango smoothie

Sydney Swans join with the Heart Foundation to give Aussie hearts a sporting chance

Media release - 7 July 2021...

Q&A with Dr Susie Cartledge

Breaking down the silos - a pathway from acute hospital care to cardiac rehabilitation ...

Italian veggie fritters with tomato salad

20 minutes

Serves Serves 4 (as a main meal)

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

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

Strawberry fields oats

10 minutes

Serves 2

Heart disease and pregnancy

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

24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring

Blood pressure monitoring at home using a 24-hour blood pressure monitor test....

Q&A with Professor Jonathan Golledge

A program to reduce complications and improve quality of life in people with blocked leg arteries...