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Latest news: Heart health

Trekking towards heart health equity for Australian women

Respected Canberra journalist Louise Maher narrowly avoided a major heart attack and is now urging other women not to miss the more subtle signs of life-threatening heart disease.

Almonds a good snack for healthy weight and heart, research finds

New research from the University of South Australia, funded by the Almond Board of California, shows that you can eat almonds and lose weight too.

Tips to help men improve their physical and mental wellbeing

The Heart Foundation urges men to think more about their daily behaviour during this year’s Men’s Health Week (12 to 18 June).

Three steps to take for heart health this week

Every 30 minutes, one Australian loses their life to heart disease, yet it takes less than 30 minutes to know your risk.

Heartening: $500K research grant for Canberra university

A University of Canberra-led study to increase activity levels in heart disease patients has received a $500,000 medical research grant.

Free UC program helps reduce repeat stroke risk

Dr Nicole Freene’s team at the University of Canberra is leading a new, free cardiovascular rehabilitation program for people who have had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), mild stroke, or have heart disease.

Heart Failure Awareness Week puts focus on prevention

With one in 50 Australians affected by heart failure, a condition that claims eight lives every day, Hearts4Heart has launched the first Heart Failure Awareness Week, running from 27 June to 3 July.

Mental illness plays havoc with blood pressure and heart rate

A new study draws a link between mental illness and widely fluctuating blood pressure, which can lead to cardiovascular disease and organ damage.

For HeartKid Micah, life could change in a heartbeat

Amanda Tzafaris's18-month-old son Micah has already had to fight for his life as a HeartKid, so she says she “doesn’t sweat the small stuff”.

Cardiac arrest survivor Lily has a big heart

Not knowing if today may be your last is a terrifying prospect, but cardiac arrest survivor, 17-year-old Lily knows what that feels like.

Australian man develops world-first personal defibrillator

A Sydney man has developed the world's first personal defibrillator after almost losing his wife to cardiac arrest.

Maddie takes on Heart Foundation’s month-long marathon

Heart Foundation’s annual fitness challenge, MyMarathon, is a go! Participants have the entire month of October to run or walk the distance of a full marathon (42.2km). They can do it in one...

Heart checks being missed due to COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced some 27,000 people to skip heart health checks, the Heart Foundation says.

Calling all superheroes: support HeartKids in fight against congenital heart disease

Superheros from all walks of life are invited to unleash their hidden powers by participating in the Be A Hero For HeartKids fundraising event this Friday 18 June. To show support for kids...

Check your heart this Heart Week

Almost 10 years ago, Canberra local Glen Farrant thought he had only pulled a muscle as his chest began to ache. He had spent hours doing heavy lifting and at midnight, after a...

Award-winning TV series ‘Adventure All Stars’ aligns with Canberra charity

Heart Support Australia is working with Australia’s newest travel and adventure TV series, Adventure All Stars, to find Canberran cast members to star in the show. Adventure All Stars is the ultimate six-day...

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