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As part of our focus on women’s heart health this month, our Medical Director, Dr Gerry Devlin, addresses the issue of heart disease risk factors and menopause.

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Given the contribution of sugary drinks to total sugar intakes in New Zealand, find out our position about why we support a sugar tax.

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Rosemary Harris has more reason than most to volunteer as a collector for the Heart Foundation Big Heart Appeal in February 2023. Unfortunately, she knows first-hand what it’s like to suffer from a heart condition.

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Sarah Lockett was told her symptoms were probably the result of too much coffee or stress. She now knows she should have listened more closely to her body.

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In light of concerning new statistics, we’re taking steps to address the worsening heart health of Asians in New Zealand. 

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The Mediterranean diet is often said to be one of the healthiest. But does it live up to its good reputation and is it good for your heart? We look at the foods you can eat on the diet, and the overall benefits.

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New advice from the Heart Foundation reveals that eating as little as three to four handfuls of nuts and seeds a week has a significant benefit for heart health, decreasing the risk of heart disease by around 20%.

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Does eating while driving, working or scrolling on your phone sound familiar? We’ve all been there. But did you know how important it is to fully participate in the experience of eating? In this article, we cover what intuitive eating is and ways to help you change your mindset around…

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How do you choose the right oil for your cooking and which oils are best for our hearts? Here you’ll find everything you need to know about vegetable oils to help you make the best choice from olive though to rice bran oil.

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This May we’re focusing on Women’s Heart Health and 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.

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Unlike his father who died suddenly of a heart attack at 54, Lyall was given a second chance.

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When Shirley first noticed breathlessness walking up a hill, she assumed it was a result of her congenital birth defect. She was “flabbergasted” to learn it was a heart condition. This is her story.

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