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More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.

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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....

Lamb recipes

Find heart healthy lamb recipes....

Feelings and emotions after a heart attack

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

State based advocacy

State based advocacy activity supporting local communities...

2020 Strategic Grant Recipients

Heart disease and pregnancy

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

Cardiac Rehabilitation Advocacy

Active Living NSW

Active Living NSW supports physical activity and healthy built environments in NSW ...

Exercises to do at home

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

What is atrial fibrillation?

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

Nutrition Evidence Summaries and Reviews

Seafood recipes

Find heart healthy seafood recipes...

Apricot & pecan muffin bars

30 minutes

Serves 8

Apple & honey nut crumble oats

10 minutes

Serves Serves 2 (Makes 2 cups)

WEBINAR | CVD & COVID-19

Ask the experts: caring for people with CVD during COVID-19...

Aboriginal heart health

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

Nutrition Resources for Practice and Patient Care

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring

A coronary artery calcium score can be used following a Heart Health Check to estimate your risk of heart attack....

Register your cardiac service with the Heart Foundation

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

Key Statistics: Heart attack

Statistics and information on heart attack in Australia...

Workplace giving for employees

Your employer’s workplace giving program makes it easy to setup regular, tax-deductible donations from your pre-tax income. ...

Improving heart health for all Australians

Guidelines for the assessment and management of Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk ...

Healthy chicken fajitas

20 minutes

Serves 4

Blood pressure and your heart

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

Life changing research currently underway

Search our current researcher's and the ground breaking research being undertaken....