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MyMarathon

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

Research Directory

Tenecteplase versus alteplase for stroke thrombolysis evaluation trial

Professor Mark Parsons, Institution: University of Melbourne...

Clinical resources: Coronary heart disease and mental health

The prevalence of depression is high in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD)....

Physical activity and your heart health

Physical activity and exercise can benefit your heart, body and mind....

Sit less, move more

You may be surprised to know that on average, adults sit for nine hours a day....

Romesco Sauce

Serves Makes 350g | (Serves 8 – about 2 tablespoons - 44g)

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. ...

Become a corporate partner

Partner with us to help us fight for Australian hearts....

Health Professional Ambassador Program

Would you like to improve the cardiovascular health of your patients?...

Guidelines for the assessment and management of Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Position Description: Consumer Representative for the update of the Guidelines for the assessment and management of Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk ...

Heart stories

Stories of hope from Australian men and women fighting heart disease....

Cyril credits cardiac rehab for getting his life back

Cyril suffered a heart attack in 2015. Cardiac rehab helped get his life back on track. ...

Cardiac Rehabilitation Advocacy

The HEART Pitch – a research competition by NSW CVRN

Live event on Friday 17 September 2021 – get your elevator pitch ready for the NSW CVRN Rising Stars 3-Minute Research Competition....

End of Financial Year Tax Receipt

Looking to claim your donations in your tax return this financial year?...

Dessert recipes

Find heart healthy dessert recipes....

Blood pressure and your heart

Understand blood pressure and how it can impact your heart health....

From diagnosis at 37 to heart surgery, rehab and now

Claude Lam, Open heart surgery survivor...

Applying for research funding with the Heart Foundation

Discover more about our various funding programs, requirements, and application dates now....

Your heart medicines

Information about commonly prescribed heart medicines. ...

Heart Bypass Surgery

Coronary bypass surgery is a common procedure that can dramatically improve the health of your heart. ...

Aiming high after a stroke

Sami Kennedy-Sim is an Olympic freestyle skier specialising in Ski Cross. ...

Ranch dressing

Serves Makes 1 cup | Serves 6 (2 tablespoons – 40ml)

24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring

Blood pressure monitoring at home using a 24-hour blood pressure monitor test....

Nourishing chicken soup

1 hour

Serves Serves 6

9 food and heart health myths, busted

Let’s dive into nine common food and health myths and the facts behind them....

What is heart valve disease?

Heart valve disease means that your heart valve or valves don't open or close properly....

How your heart works

Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood to all parts of your body. The blood gives your body the oxygen and nourishment it needs to work properly. ...