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MyMarathon

The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....

Blood cholesterol

Keeping your blood cholesterol at a healthy level can help you reduce your risk of heart disease and other serious conditions. ...

Asian recipes

Find heart healthy Asian recipes....

Peter is breathing easy again after heart valve surgery

Peter has lived with a rare heart condition since he was 14, but hadn’t given it too much thought until his 30s....

Heart health information in your language

A selection of heart health information brochures in a range languages...

What is a healthy body weight?

Find out what a healthy body weight is and the steps you can take to achieve it. ...

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources

Resources and clinical information for health professionals...

Clinical guidelines and position statements

We have developed a range of resources for you to use as part of routine care. ...

What is a heart attack?

The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary heart disease....

Healthy eating to protect your heart

What does a heart-friendly diet look like?...

Heart attack recovery – quit smoking

Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. Get the facts on quitting and how it can help you recover. ...

Is salt bad for your heart?

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

WEBINAR | Navigating the latest updates on CVD prevention

Heart Foundation Research Alumni Events

Check back in for the latest updates on our alumni-exclusive events ...

For Professionals: Coronary artery calcium scoring

The National Heart Foundation of Australia Position Statement: Coronary artery calcium scoring for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in Australia.¹...

2020 Strategic Grant Recipients

Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery 

Eating healthy foods can help you recover and reduce your risk of more heart problems. ...

Philanthropic investments

Making philanthropic investments through the Heart Foundation can transform Australians’ health. ...

Heart Healthy Dinner Plan

Sign up now and discover delicious, easy to follow dinner recipes. Plus shopping lists, tips and other helpful information to make healthy eating easy. ...

Driving Best Practice CVD Prevention in a Post-COVID World

Driving and travelling after a heart attack

Explore our guide for driving and heart attack recovery. ...

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What is coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease occurs when a coronary artery clogs and narrows because of a buildup of plaque....

After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track

Running has been an important part of Boyd's life, so imagine his shock when a heart condition he had never heard of threatened to put a stop to it. ...

Heart Health Check Toolkit – Post-use evaluation survey

Coronary Angiogram Test

This is a common test done to find out angina symptoms, or during or after a heart attack. ...

For more than 60 years the Heart Foundation has been helping improve heart health across the nation....

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. ...