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Rachel Turner says one of the hardest things about having a heart attack so young is that most people don’t believe she had one.

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Choosing heart-healthy protein foods can help to minimise your risk of heart disease. What foods are the best sources of protein and other nutrients?

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After being diagnosed with heart disease in 2017, Kay had a revelation: life is short, spend your time wisely. From then onwards, she was determined to make the most of her days – including getting involved in the Big Heart Appeal street collection.

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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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Big-hearted volunteers will be out in full force in February 2025 as part of the Heart Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Big Heart Appeal.

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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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When Simon Goss was growing up on his family’s farm in Mangamahu, he had an amazing team to help him learn how to shear. Now he’s set a new world record for a two-stand eight-hour lamb shear.

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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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Having lost both her father and elder sister to heart disease, Susan was first in denial about her symptoms. Then she was afraid she wouldn’t make it.

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As we learn more about the wide-ranging health benefits of a healthy gut, we question the links with our heart health.

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Christine, a North Canterbury resident and mother of Sarah, a “heart child” born with complex congenital heart conditions, has spent her life supporting heart health initiatives.

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How does good nutrition help us stay healthy as we age? We explore the link between age-related changes, their impact on our diet and what we should eat to age healthily.

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