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This June the Heart Foundation is putting a spotlight on men’s heart health by asking men to get proactive and take care of their heart health to be around for their loved ones.

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Introducing new heart-healthy meals that your heart will love.

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Toni knows the devastating impact of heart disease. His father had a cardiac arrest at just 52. So when Toni was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, he knew the importance of managing his condition for the sake of his tamariki and moko.

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The Heart Foundation is launching an awareness campaign this week, highlighting the importance of knowing how to check your pulse to pick up warning signs that your heart might not be working as well as it should.

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Almost ten years ago, Maggie had a heart attack completely out of the blue. As a fairly healthy and fit woman, she never saw it coming.

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Faye, a 48-year-old schoolteacher at a primary school in Whanganui, epitomises the term ‘busy mum’ juggling a job, husband Ivan, and three children. A cardiac arrest at a sports event brought her life to a screeching halt forcing her to reassess things.

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The Heart Foundation’s Food Reformulation programme has had a significant impact on supporting lower sugar levels in a number of everyday, low-cost food items on supermarket shelves. It is estimated that 760 tonnes of sugar per annum have been removed from targeted food categories.

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After surviving a heart attack with unexpected symptoms, Debbie has embraced lifestyle changes and actively supports the Heart Foundation, raising awareness about heart health and the importance of prevention.

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Monique Bradley is in many ways like her father – artistic, musical and entrepreneurial – and always on the go.

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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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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects a million New Zealanders and is the single biggest risk factor for New Zealand’s biggest killer - heart disease.

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Throughout her thirty-year career looking after others, Diane has seen the impact heart disease has on New Zealanders. Now, following her own diagnosis, she knows exactly how important it is to support life-saving heart research.

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