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BMI uses your height and weight to work out your body size. But it has limitations – so when should it be used?

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A heart risk check is a way to find out your risk of a heart attack or stroke. We explain what is involved in a heart risk check. We also share ways you can lower your risk.

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An aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that results from a tear in the lining of the aorta. Read about aortic dissection symptoms, causes, and treatments. And hear from people who’ve experienced one.

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Join as a Heart Saver to help fund vital heart research and specialist training through regular, automatic, ongoing donations.

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Angina is chest pain or discomfort and is a common symptom of heart disease. Knowing what it feels like, what triggers it, how it’s treated and how it’s different from a heart attack can help you manage your symptoms and protect your heart.

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There’s no debating the science. A diet packed with plant foods does wonders for your health. But what exactly is a plant-based diet and how does it compare to a vegan or vegetarian diet? Should we be ditching meat and dairy?

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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, is a condition often triggered by physical or emotional stress. Read about takotsubo symptoms and treatment, and hear from others who’ve experienced it.

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Are you looking to fulfill your corporate social responsibility? Partnering with us could be the answer!

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Win even more in our three bonus draws A brand-new Toyota Hybrid, $10,000 or a $7,500 Prezzy® Card – any of these could soon be yours!

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An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of the body’s largest artery (the aorta). Read about the causes, symptoms and the treatment of an aortic aneurysm.

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Heart disease is the single biggest killer of men and women in New Zealand. By making a donation on-line today, you will help us to make a difference.

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