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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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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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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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As a former coronary care nurse, Annie had taught people in cardiac rehabilitation how to recognise symptoms of angina. Ten years ago, she had the chance to apply her knowledge personally.

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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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Meet a big-hearted Christchurch woman whose hard work at a sewing machine has benefited countless heart surgery patients.

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Coffee is the biggest source of caffeine worldwide and Kiwis love their coffee. This week we’re looking at how much caffeine we should have and how it affects our heart health.

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Nikki Tod just wants to be able to jump on the trampoline with her children without feeling exhausted and breathless.

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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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Heart health is a cause very close to the heart of 31-year-old Buddisha Silva, so she leapt at the opportunity to volunteer at the Heart Foundation, launching a new career in New Zealand.

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Two years ago, Deb Leslie suffered a horrific heart attack which left her strewn across the table in a busy Wellington food court.

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Mark Taylor is blind, has lost the use of both of his legs and a portion of strength in his right arm, but despite this the Kiwi is attempting to row 100km in under just eight hours.

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