Heart Research Australia was very excited to be featured in New Idea Magazine in an article titled “Women & Heart Disease – What you need to know”. The article featured our very own Nicci Dent (CEO of Heart Research Australia) and one of the members of our board Dr Rebecca Kozor. We were so grateful
Among other things, stress and anxiety can have a negative impact on our heart health. Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from a negative situation or demanding circumstances. It can have a major influence upon mood, our sense of well-being, behaviour, and health. Dr Miranda Say, clinical neuropsychologist, states that heightened
Research has shown that mindfulness may have the potential to improve both blood pressure and heart health in many people (1, 2). What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a centuries-old practice, grounded in Buddhist traditions and Tibetan meditation techniques. In recent years, psychologists and doctors have increasingly recognised the positive impact mindfulness can have on the
Unfortunately, over half of all Australians aren’t getting the recommended amount of physical activity. So how much exercise should I be doing? Great Question! Below are some guidelines from the Australian Government Department of Health. As always, if you are starting a new exercise programme or have a chronic illness such as heart disease, please
Exercise is an essential part of healthy living, and vital for ongoing effective recovery after any cardiac event. Being inactive is also a risk factor for heart disease. With the gyms closed due to Covid-19 it has been wonderful seeing everyone out and about walking the neighbourhood. As the temperature starts to drop or on
Thanks to investment in Heart Research, Greg Mullins, former NSW Fire Commissioner and Media Personality Chris Russell have been able to live to make a difference to so many people’s lives post their heart attacks. Hear them speak together on Chris Russell’s Podcast Agriminders, about the 2020 bushfires, causes and effect, how these fires differ