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Heart disease is the single biggest killer of men and women in New Zealand, and it’s dedicated volunteers like Miriam who are making a difference for Kiwis living with heart disease and raising life-saving funds for the Heart Foundation.

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Whether you live alone, flat with friends or you’re flying solo for the week, cooking a meal for one shouldn’t feel like a big task. We’ve got plenty of shortcuts to help you make quick, cheap and delicious meals that are packed full of nutrition.

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It may be hard to believe, but Kelly Widdowson was just 26 years old when she had her heart attack.

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Elaine Kirk’s heart attack was such a shock for the fit, non-smoking 57-year-old that she now makes good nutrition her main priority.

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Luke Cairns’ wife and three young children could easily have spent Christmas 2014 without a husband and father.

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A South Auckland women’s gym is getting behind the Heart Foundation this month, to raise money to support its life-saving work and give back to the Papakura community.

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Premature babies and their mothers are at higher risk of developing heart disease, but new research could change New Zealand’s national guidelines for cardiovascular screening for mothers and babies.

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After losing her dad to a sudden and devastating heart attack, Dorothy Cutts made a decision to keep other families together for longer.

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Heart health is a cause very close to the heart of 31-year-old Buddisha Silva, so she leapt at the opportunity to volunteer at the Heart Foundation, launching a new career in New Zealand.

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This is my story… Our son was born in June 2010 - a very healthy 10.3lb! Less than 2 weeks later, in the early hours of the morning, I suffered sudden deep pain in the centre of my chest, so painful I knew something was drastically wrong.

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Mark Taylor is blind, has lost the use of both of his legs and a portion of strength in his right arm, but despite this the Kiwi is attempting to row 100km in under just eight hours.

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Want to be healthier? For Men’s Health Month we’re sharing seven easy ways men can look after their health and wellbeing. Find out how you can start making positive changes to your lifestyle.

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