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A global trial, led in part by New Zealand researchers, will test safer treatments for SCAD – a rare heart condition affecting women – offering hope for clearer guidelines and better outcomes worldwide.

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We’ve all got a heart, but how well do you know how yours works? We explore 8 common misconceptions about heart health and explain the evidence.

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May 2020 has turned out to be a bit different than expected for Air Force Sergeant Daphne “Daff” Pringle. She was set to compete at the Invictus Games in the Netherlands, as part of a 22-strong New Zealand Defence Force team.

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Trialling smartphones to monitor heart conditions, investing in cardiac nurses to enable better patient outcomes, and addressing equity gaps in women’s heart research are just three of the many research projects and training grants awarded funding by the Heart Foundation today.

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When Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell was advised to write goodbye letters to her two children, heart disease suddenly became a very real threat. 

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When Canterbury physiotherapist Jessica Douglas-Withers laces up her shoes on 16 May, she won’t just be tackling 21 kilometres of one of the world’s toughest half marathons - she’ll be taking thousands of steps for heart health

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

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The Heart Foundation is celebrating $100 million invested in research projects and overseas training fellowships, since it began almost six decades ago.

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Jeni didn’t think she was a candidate for a heart attack. She’s always kept herself fit and healthy by doing regular walking, riding her bike, and attending weekly aerobics classes. So as an active 68-year-old, she was surprised when she had a heart attack.

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Heart research is entering a thrilling new era. Advanced technology can pinpoint problems faster, cutting-edge techniques can repair hearts more precisely, and sophisticated diagnostic tools are reshaping how we identify, treat and even prevent heart disease.

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According to the Heart Foundation, a simple check of your heart strength can save your life as it launches its Stand Strong campaign.

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Inspiring stories, generous hearts, and a life-saving impact on the heart health of New Zealanders. This month, the Heart Foundation’s biggest annual fundraising campaign, the Big Heart Appeal, returns with New Zealanders sharing their stories to highlight the urgent need to raise funds for heart research.

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