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Make a donation to our Christmas Appeal on behalf of a family member or a loved one and receive a personalised eCard to let them know....

Christmas Appeal

Make a donation to our Christmas Appeal on behalf of a family member or a loved one and receive a personalised eCard to let them know....

Is salt bad for your heart?

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

Wholegrains and heart health

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

Heart Age Calculator

Could you be at risk of heart disease? Get your estimated heart age now....

Find a cardiac rehabilitation service near you

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

Seafood recipes

Find heart healthy seafood recipes...

Heart disease and pregnancy

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

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. ...

How we fought heart disease in 2020

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

Salad recipes

Search through our tasty salad recipes...

Heart Foundation recipes

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

9 food and heart health myths, busted

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

Support after a heart attack

Many different thoughts may go through your head after a heart attack and you may be presented with complicated medical info. Know where to get support. ...

Action Plans

Recovery is a long journey, so having a plan makes a huge difference. Using an action plan gives you a step-by-step guide to improving your lifestyle....

What is an arrhythmia?

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

Dessert recipes

Find heart healthy dessert recipes....

Heart-healthy drinks

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

Healthy Active by Design

Improving the design of our cities, towns, streets and buildings makes it easier for Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....

Smoking and your heart

Understand how smoking can impact your heart health. ...

Breakfast recipes

Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...

Dinner recipes

Search our heart healthy dinner recipes for tonights main meal...

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....

Women's heart stories

Women's stories from around Australia...

How to make healthier meals at home

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

Protein and heart health

What are the best sources of protein when it come to your heart health...

Research Directory

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring

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

Heart Foundation Walking

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

Get started with more physical activity

Finding time for physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your heart...