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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. ...

Heart Foundation Recovery Support and Resources

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

Aboriginal heart health

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

Kids recipes

Find heart healthy kids recipes...

Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem

At first, it didn’t cross my mind it could be something serious. ...

Heart conditions in women

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

What is angina?

Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that’s a symptom of an underlying heart problem, usually coronary heart disease (CHD)....

What is heart failure?

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

What is atrial fibrillation?

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

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. ...

Italian recipes

Find heart healthy Italian recipes....

9 food and heart health myths, busted

Let’s dive into nine common food and health myths and the facts behind them....

Find a cardiac rehabilitation service near you

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

Benefits of physical activity for your heart

Physical activity and exercise can do wonders for your physical and mental health....

Building physical activity into urban planning and design

Resources available for built environment professionals to help guide in the development of active outdoor and indoor spaces....

Coronary Artery Calcium Score

A Coronary Artery Calcium Score or CT Calcium test can be used to estimate your risk of heart attack or stroke....

Heart-healthy drinks

While water is clearly the most heart-healthy drink, there are ther drinks that can be enjoyed in moderation. ...

Know your risk: Family history and heart disease

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

Wholegrains and heart health

All you need to know about wholegrains to put you on the right track...

Christmas recipes

Find heart healthy festive recipes. ...

Types of physical activity

Nine out of 10 Australians could reduce the risk of heart disease by walking as little as 15 minutes more each day....

What is a cardiac arrest?

With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....

Risk factors for women

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

Women and heart disease

Every day, 22 women lose their lives to this condition....

Heart Age Calculator

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

Key Statistics: Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease

10 ways to get the right balance of fats

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

Your heart is your most important tool

Men’s Health Week is the perfect time to think about your heart....

Reading food labels

Nutrition information panels and ingredients lists are a good way of comparing similar foods so you can choose the healthiest option....

Physical activity and your heart health

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