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Could you be at risk of a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years and have no idea? – copy – copy

When did you last get your car serviced? Is it something you do every year without fail? “why is it we religiously get our cars serviced yet don’t take the time to get ourselves checked up?” These are the wise words of a Heart Research Australia ambassador who lost her husband to heart disease whilst

Could you be at risk of a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years and have no idea?

Cardiac Blues

Cardiac Blues The Cardiac Blues are a normal part of recovery from a heart attack, heart surgery or heart event. How long should they go on for though? When and how should you seek help? Around 75% of people experience the ‘Cardiac Blues’ after a heart event. Experiencing a heart attack, heart event or heart

Men’s Health Week

28 Australian men die from coronary heart disease every day. EVERY DAY.… That’s 28 too many. There are risk factors for heart disease that you can control and some you can’t. The more risk factors you have for heart disease, the greater your chance of developing it. To learn more about risk factors click here.

Exercising with a heart condition – Safety Tips

If you are managing a heart condition or have recently experienced a heart event, it can be normal to fear starting or returning to an exercise regime. We know that those who exercise regularly remain healthier than those who don’t, however, returning can still be daunting. It’s important that you work on improving your fitness

Mediterranean Diet – copy

Why the Mediterranean Diet for heart health? The Mediterranean diet is the traditional eating pattern of people from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, Italy and Spain. This diet is based on healthy whole foods and includes very few processed foods. Key foods in a Mediterranean diet are extra virgin olive oil, vegetables and