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Managing blood pressure – not just about sodium
While salt reduction is a main way to help reduce blood pressure, there are other important nutritional factors to consider when trying to reduce blood pressure through dietary changes.
Best foods to lower blood pressure
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition. While rates of hypertension have been stable over the past decade, it is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Setting up healthy habits for success
Taking care of your heart health and overall wellbeing is one of the best things you can do for yourself, but it can be difficult to build healthy habits. Here are some ways you can set yourself up for success by choosing healthy foods.
What do lipids tell us in a blood test?
Get the facts on cholesterol and lipid profile blood tests. Discover what your results mean and how they affect your health.
Women and heart disease
Heart disease and heart attacks are often associated with older men, but women are just as affected. It is important to be aware of the unique warning signs and risks that women experience.
How to have a heart-healthy diet on a budget
As the cost-of-living crisis escalates, we are all looking for ways to save on grocery bills. Follow these tips for a heart-healthy diet – without breaking the bank.
What is a Mediterranean diet?
Find out what a Mediterranean diet is, how it can help your heart health and overall wellbeing, and easy ways to incorporate it into your diet.
Obesity and overweight
Obesity and being overweight is a condition where a person carries excessive body fat that presents a risk to health.
We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body
Experts advise eating a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. Here's what each colour does for our body and overall health.