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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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After making her case in a council meeting, as she’d done for many years, Jenny suffered her first heart attack. Thirteen months later, the same thing happened again.

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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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The first Claire knew of her heart attack was a sense of overwhelming tiredness. Three days later she was in hospital having bypass surgery. She talks about her journey and getting back to good health.

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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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Twenty years ago Teresa’s heart symptoms were so bad she struggled to walk to her letterbox. But bypass surgery gave the now 83-year-old a new lease of life. The keen genealogist is writing books and recently held her own exhibition at Waikato Museum.

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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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Brenda had never had any problems with her heart and thought herself fit and healthy. After seeking medical help for wrist pain, Brenda was surprised to find she had blocked coronary arteries and required triple bypass surgery. Here Brenda shares her story.

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After being diagnosed with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, Sarah soon discovered how little was known about the condition. Now she’s sharing her story to help others facing a similar journey of uncertainty.

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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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