Follow our suggestions to improve your cardiovascular health after a heart attack by making positive lifestyle changes. We cover diet, exercise and relaxation tips and talk about the benefits of quitting smoking.

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Improving your diet

The days and weeks after a heart attack are a good time to think about making changes to your diet. ... more»

Heart attack medication

Medication is vital to your recovery after a heart attack and reduces your risk of future heart ... more»

Returning to normal activities

The time it takes to return to regular activities after a heart attack will be different for ... more»

The benefits of cardiac rehab

Cardiac rehabilitation is very important to your recovery after a heart attack. Not only will it ... more»

Dealing with sleep problems

Following a heart attack you can feel anxious and emotional. This can affect the quality of sleep ... more»

Setting recovery goals

Goal setting is a great way to help with your recovery after a heart attack. It will also help you ... more»

Recognising emotional changes

Feeling a bit down, flat or worried all the time? It's common to feel like this after a heart ... more»

The benefits of quitting smoking

Quitting smoking after a heart attack can reduce your risk of early death from heart disease. It ... more»

The importance of exercise

Physical activity after a heart attack is an important part of your recovery to improve your ... more»

Relaxation techniques

Adjusting to life after a heart attack can be stressful. Learning breathing and relaxation exercises... more»

Returning to work

Most people can go back to work after a heart attack – within two to four weeks after leaving ... more»

Intimacy and sexual activity

If you're recovering from a heart attack you may be wondering when your relationship - and your sex ... more»

Managing your money

Recovering from a heart attack can put stress on your finances. Find out ways to manage your money ... more»

What happens during a heart attack?

During a heart attack, blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked. This is most commonly due to ... more»

Hospital treatment

Early treatment to restore blood flow to the heart muscle can prevent or limit the amount of damage ... more»

Can I prevent another heart attack?

After having one heart attack, you're at higher risk of having another. Find out what changes you ... more»

Heart attacks in women

At least two women die from a heart attack every day in New Zealand. Do you know the risks and the ... more»

Driving and travel

When can you get back behind the wheel after a heart attack? You're going to need to wait at least ... more»

Caring for someone who has had a heart attack

If your loved one has had a heart attack, there will be a lot of change and uncertainty immediately ... more»