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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....

Heart Health Check Toolkit

Cardiac Rehabilitation for Health Professionals - Patient Resources

Sorting out your finances after a heart attack

Explore how to manage your financial concerns after a heart attack. ...

What is heart failure?

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

Hazelnut maple granola clusters

30 minutes

Serves Makes 635g. Serves 8 (80g serve – about ¾ cup)

Relationships and sex after a heart attack

Explore some useful things to know about intimacy after a heart attack....

Heart procedures and devices

If you have a heart condition, your doctor may recommend treatment or procedures...

How to make healthier meals at home

Cooking at home is often healthier than eating out....

Dessert recipes

Find heart healthy dessert recipes....

Heart disease and pregnancy

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

Remember a loved one with a tribute

Honour the life of a loved one with a donation to the Heart Foundation. Your donation offers hope for Australian hearts....

Dairy and your heart health

Not all dairy products are equal. Discover different types of dairy foods and their impact on heart health....

Is salt bad for your heart?

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

Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie

1 hour

Serves 4

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Feelings and emotions after a heart attack

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart Health Projects

Projects aimed at improving the heart health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart health information and resources

Heart disease can occur 10 to 20 years earlier among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and can lead to long-term health problems. ...

Become a corporate partner

Partner with us to help us fight for Australian hearts....

Breakfast recipes

Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...

Fundraise to save Australian hearts

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

Absolute CVD risk assessment resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

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. ...

How to keep your heart healthy habits rolling all year round

2020 Strategic Grant Recipients

Being a carer for a heart attack patient

Your role as a carer for a heart attack patient is an important one – explore some useful things to know....

Absolute CVD risk charts

Absolute CVD risk charts provide a visual tool to calculate CVD risk for use in practice in Australia....