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Judy wasn’t worried about her aortic valve replacement – it wasn’t an uncommon operation and there was every indication that recovery would be straightforward. This is her story, in her own words.

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Whether you’re on medication for high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, heart failure or other heart conditions, following the right steps can make all the difference. Here are some tips to help you stay on track and get the best results from your heart medication.

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For someone who doesn’t like to sit still, recovering from open heart surgery posed a particular challenge for Graeme: “I just wanted to be up and doing something.”

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Eating well and keeping physically active is important for all women. Here are some healthy tips for women at all ages and stages to keep your heart in top shape.

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What if we could predict who is vulnerable to heart disease before their symptoms start? That’s the focus of a long-term study in Canterbury, involving 3400 heart-healthy volunteers.

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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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We know nutrition can be confusing. Our experts answer your common food and nutrition questions with evidence-based advice.

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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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Well-known New Zealand entrepreneur, businessman, husband, father and grandfather, Mike Pero, thought he was bulletproof until a wake-up call set him on a path to take extra care of his heart.

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Denise spent years caring for others as a nurse and midwife. But last November when she felt pain in her teeth calling an ambulance didn’t seem necessary. Little did she know it was the start of a heart attack. A life-saving emergency quadruple bypass followed. Denise shares her story to…

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Gardening is a great way to improve your heart health and your mental wellbeing. From growing a few plants in pots on your windowsill or balcony to something more sizeable, there will be positive benefits for both your heart and mind.

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How do you choose the best fats and oils to cook with? From olive oil to canola oil, we explain everything you need to know about the best fats and oils for your heart.

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