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  • 5 December 2025
    Six tips for a healthy BBQ

    With warmer weather and longer evenings, BBQs are back! It’s time for fresh, exciting salads, outdoor dining and catching up with friends and family. We share our top tips for great tasting, heart-healthy barbecuing this summer.

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  • Sleep isn’t always easy, but it’s important for looking after your heart and overall wellbeing. Even small improvements in your sleep can make a difference. Find out how sleep supports your heart, the impact of disrupted sleep and explore tips to improve sleep.

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  • Our Christmas menu is full of vibrant colours, fresh flavours, and heart-healthy goodness. This light, elegant spread focuses on omega-3-rich salmon, seasonal vegetables, and refreshing, reduced-sugar drinks, perfect for a sunny Christmas celebration.

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  • The festive season is an exciting time of seeing friends and family, socialising and celebration. However, it can also be stressful, and healthy habits can go out the window. We've put together our top tips to keep you healthy during the festive season.

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  • 19 November 2025
    Say cheese!

    Whether it’s a sprinkling of parmesan on pasta, Edam melted in a toasted sandwich, or camembert on crackers, cheese adds flavour and is a great addition to many of our favourite meals or snacks.

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  • 20 October 2025
    Have a healthier Halloween

    Halloween doesn’t have to mean sugar overload. We’ve got Halloween games and snacks that are frighteningly good for a party and top tips for a healthier approach to trick-or-treating.

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  • For decades, the goal of taking 10,000 steps a day has been widely promoted as a simple way to boost heart health and overall wellbeing. But is this still the magic number or are 7,000 steps enough? Find out what the latest research recommends.

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  • Colder weather and an increase in winter bugs can put people with heart disease at risk of getting sick. Here are seven tips to help you take care of yourself in winter.

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  • Did you know that volunteering for a great cause like the Heart Foundation can increase your happiness and health? Doing good for others is also good for you.

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  • If you have a family history of coronary artery disease you may be at higher risk of developing heart disease yourself. Learn more about family history and the changes you can make to help lower your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.

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  • Whether you’re on medication for high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, heart failure or other heart conditions, following the right steps can make all the difference. Here are some tips to help you stay on track and get the best results from your heart medication.

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  • Summer in New Zealand is a time of sunshine, outdoor activities, and relaxation. It’s also a time to pay close attention to your health, especially your heart health. We’ve put together ten essential tips that will be sure to keep your heart healthy this summer.

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