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Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Aboriginal heart health

Visit the St Vincents Hospital NSW and Heart Foundation Aboriginal heart health website for more information...

How we fought heart disease in 2020

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

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

Join our community of fundraisers who are committed to taking action to fight heart disease....

Support us and help save Australian hearts

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

Exercises to do at home

All you need to know about keeping active during COVID-19....

Is salt bad for your heart?

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

Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD or AICD)

This is a device inserted into your chest to return abnormal heart rhythms to normal using electrical impulses. ...

Beef recipes

Find heart healthy beef recipes....

WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update

A multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the practical application of absolute CVD risk assessment through Heart Health Checks....

Exercise boosts artery health in middle-aged and older men, not testosterone therapy

Media Release - 22 February 2021...

Supporting Young Hearts

Advice from young people living with a heart condition....

Coronary Angiogram Test

This is a common test done to find out angina symptoms, or during or after a heart attack. ...

CVD risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults

This consensus statement contains recommendations for assessing CVD risk in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged under 35....

Heart Foundation recipes

Check out our recipe categories to find your next heart healthy meal....

Long-term recovery after a heart attack

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

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....

Our Annual Reports

Discover our Annual reports from 2013 onwards. ...

Heart Foundation Walking

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

Fats, oils and heart health

Get the right balance of healthy fats in your diet ...

Matilda signs up for Jump Rope just one month after open-heart surgery

Media Release - 26 June 2020...

Staying active for better heart health

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

Physical activity and your heart health

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

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

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

Smart Heart Guidelines App

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

National Action Plan for Heart and Stroke

The national heart and stroke action plan aims to identify and prioritise action to reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke....

Physical activity resources

Resources for health professionals interested in physical activity....

What is an arrhythmia?

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