Physical activity resources for patients and consumers
Physical activity information for professionals
The Heart Foundation and physical activity
The Heart Foundation knows one of the key ways of improving heart health is to increase physical activity levels. This is important for all Australians across the life-cycle. It can be done by moving more and sitting less, at home, for transport, at work, with your family and in the community.Active living Information on getting active, sitting less, active families, and active workplaces and communities. | ||
Discover what you need to know about being active after a heart attack. | ||
As a member of the Healthier Queensland Alliance, the Heart Foundation is a proud supporter of the Queensland My health for life program. The program is a practical extension of the advice you give your patients, allowing them to better understand their lifestyle risks and action their health goals. |
Looking for that perfect gift?
Looking for that perfect gift?
Looking for that perfect gift?
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
Christmas Appeal
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....
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart medicines – Frequently asked questions
Heart medicines – Frequently asked questions
Heart medicines – Frequently asked questions
Find answers below to frequently asked questions about heart medicines. ...
Your heart medicines
Your heart medicines
Your heart medicines
Information about commonly prescribed heart medicines. ...
Blood tests for heart disease
Blood tests for heart disease
Blood tests can measure the levels of substances such as blood fat to show if, and how much of, your heart has been damaged....
Nutrition Position Statements
Nutrition Position Statements
Nutrition Position Statements
The Heart Foundation’s food and nutrition position statements have been developed to keep you informed about our position on a range of nutrition issues relating to heart health. ...
Breakfast recipes
Breakfast recipes
Breakfast recipes
Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...
What is heart valve disease?
What is heart valve disease?
What is heart valve disease?
Heart valve disease means that your heart valve or valves don't open or close properly....
Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie
Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie
Cheesy Mexican vegetable pie
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Nutrition Resources for Patients
Resources to help people follow a heart healthy eating pattern in their daily lives. ...
Remember a loved one with a tribute
Remember a loved one with a tribute
Remember a loved one with a tribute
Honour the life of a loved one with a donation to the Heart Foundation. Your donation offers hope for Australian hearts....
One pot green goodness pasta
One pot green goodness pasta
One pot green goodness pasta
Breakfast tacos
Breakfast tacos
Breakfast tacos
Fruit, vegetables and heart health
Fruit, vegetables and heart health
Fruit, vegetables and heart health
How to boost your fruit and vegetable intake to help protect your heart. ...
Getting active at school
Getting active at school
Getting active at school
Physical activity resources for school staff....
What is heart failure?
What is heart failure?
What is heart failure?
Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be....
Cardiovascular disease risk factors and heart attack warning signs in women
Cardiovascular disease risk factors and heart attack warning signs in women
Cardiovascular disease risk factors and heart attack warning signs in women
Information for healthcare professionals and the public on cardiovascular disease risk factors and warning signs affecting women. ...
Christmas recipes
Christmas recipes
Christmas recipes
Find heart healthy festive recipes. ...
Driving Best Practice CVD Prevention in a Post-COVID World
Driving Best Practice CVD Prevention in a Post-COVID World
Driving Best Practice CVD Prevention in a Post-COVID World
Is salt bad for your heart?
Is salt bad for your heart?
Is salt bad for your heart?
Most Australians are eating more than the recommended amounts and this can cause health problems....
Chicken recipes
Chicken recipes
Chicken recipes
Find heart healthy chicken recipes....
24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
Blood pressure monitoring at home using a 24-hour blood pressure monitor test....
Heart procedures and devices
Heart procedures and devices
Heart procedures and devices
If you have a heart condition, your doctor may recommend different treatments, including procedures or devices. ...
Q&A with Dr Eleanor Quested
Q&A with Dr Eleanor Quested
Q&A with Dr Eleanor Quested
Harnessing the appeal of professional sport to improve health for men with cardiovascular disease...
Heart Week
Heart Week
Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem
Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem
Maryanne was shocked to find she had a hidden heart problem
At first, it didn’t cross my mind it could be something serious. ...
Sit less, move more
Sit less, move more
Sit less, move more
You may be surprised to know that on average, adults sit for nine hours a day....
Types of physical activity
Types of physical activity
Types of physical activity
Nine out of 10 Australians could reduce the risk of heart disease by walking as little as 15 minutes more each day....
Italian recipes
Italian recipes
Italian recipes
Find heart healthy Italian recipes....