Latest heart foundation News

Just two hours of exercise a week can bring you huge cardiovascular health benefits
What can your poo reveal about your heart health?
You could be stress eating these holidays – or eating your way to stress. 5 tips for the table
Switching off from work can be difficult but taking a proper break is good for your health
Coughing won’t save you if you’re having a heart attack, despite what people claim on social media
Pioneering vascular dementia researchers earn ‘Heart Hero’ accolade
Study exposes link between genetic risk of depression and heart disease in women
The genetic risk of depression is a stronger predictor of heart problems in women than men: new research
Yarning For Change
We’re quick to limit kids’ screen time. Parents can also benefit from setting boundaries for themselves
Heart Foundation welcomes NSW tobacco reforms
Physical inactivity costs Western Sydney $1.5 billion per year and increases health risks, new report reveals
Why it’s important to take a week off from the gym every now and again – the science behind ‘deload weeks’
Fasting, eating earlier in the day or eating fewer meals – what works best for weight loss?
Funding To Explore Genetic Markers For Heart Disorders
Project seeks genetic markers of heart disease in Indigenous Australians: Heart Foundation grant
UQ Researchers Support Cardiovascular Research
Innovative Heart Projects
Researcher Awarded Heart Foundation Fellowship
Bill to improve charity lotteries passes third reading
Is Cannabis Answer To Insomnia?
Standing more may not reduce cardiovascular disease risk, could increase circulatory disease
More Victorians Ready To Restart Heart
Three distinguished Australian heart leaders elected to World Heart Federation Board
Footy Match For Fallen Friend
Bill to allow online charity lotteries passes first reading
Should school nurses weigh students? We asked 5 experts
Being a ‘weekend warrior’ could be as good for brain health as exercising throughout the week, new study shows
4 ways to cut down on meat when dining out – and still make healthy choices
QUT Real Deal Community Initiative to support not-for-profit sector
5 foods to add to your your shopping list to save money – and they’re good for you too
Funding cut for GP ECG services a ticking time bomb
Heart and Stroke Foundations to Lead Global Best Practices for New Hypertension and Lipid Guidelines
Six ways companies fuel violence
Charity lotteries to be permitted to operate online
Lifting Lid On Ultra-processed Foods
New trial therapy appears to rapidly reverse life-changing sepsis-induced brain injury
Heart Boost For Heywood
Parliament’s backing means Australia will lead the world on vaping action
Melbourne scientists reveal potential new therapy for organ damage caused by high blood pressure
The disproportionate toll that COVID-19 took on people with diabetes continues today
1 in 5 deaths are caused by heart disease, but what else are Australians dying from?
What’s the difference between vegan and vegetarian?
University of Manchester heart research receives £8 million funding boost
Nathalia Welcomes Lifesaving Addition
Yarra City Council green lights new 30km speed limit trial
Paramedics Lead Way For Heart Health
Does the time of day you move your body make a difference to your health?