Blogs

As we learn more about the wide-ranging health benefits of a healthy gut, we question the links with our heart health.

Matariki is a time for growth and change. It’s a time to pause and reflect on the year behind us and the year ahead. It’s a time for people to take a look at their lifestyles and health, and make some changes for the better.

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.

It’s National Volunteer Week (June 16 – 22) and here at the Heart Foundation we’d like to say a huge heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing, generous volunteers who give their time, skills and effort to make a difference every day – we can’t thank you enough!

This May – Women’s Health Month – we’re urging all women in New Zealand to look after their hearts. Ask your doctor about heart health and take time to reduce your chances of heart disease.

Heart disease is the single biggest killer of women in New Zealand. Each year, over 2800 Kiwi women lose their lives to the condition.

Almost all foods on supermarket shelves have been processed in some way or another. So which heart-healthy foods should you be putting in your shopping trolley?

Many studies have linked poor sleep to an increased risk of heart disease. We look at how sleep and sleep disorders affect your heart health and find out how much sleep is ideal.

Becoming a parent is rewarding but it can also be challenging. There’s a lot to take in and another mouth to feed. We’re here to make things easier with tips to help you and your baby stay healthy and happy.

We’re big fans of the humble freezer. Cooking in bulk and freezing meals not only saves you time – but money too. Freezing food can also give life to food that would otherwise go to waste.

People with heart disease are more likely to have a heart attack immediately after a bout of the flu. With the flu season just around the corner, it’s time to book your influenza vaccination.

Before you know it, the kids will be back in school and the holidays will be over. The new school term is fast approaching.