Top 10 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy HeartByJaime Rose Chambers18 March 2023It has long been recognised that there is a strong link between what we eat and the health of our heart, but traditional guidelines could be hard to follow as they weren’t practical. Recently, the guidelines have shifted to focus on overall eating patterns rather than individual foods and nutrients. It also considers the practical aspects of eating such as our environment, as people are commonly eating outside of the home. As a heart healthy diet is a healthy diet for everyone at every stage in their life, these tips can benefit most of us. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Living, Heart HealthRead More0 Comments
What is Considered to Be a Healthy Cholesterol Level in Australia?ByTammy George28 September 2022Knowing the healthy range for cholesterol and getting tested can help reduce your risk of heart disease.Category:General Medical, Heart HealthRead More0 Comments
The Symptoms of a Heart AttackByDr. Nikki Stamp 13 May 2019What are the warning signs of a heart attack? HIF blogger and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Nikki Stamp shares her expert knowledge on the common, yet different symptoms to watch out for in both men and women. The sooner you can recognise the signs of a heart attack, the quicker you can get help and treatment.Category:General Medical, Heart HealthRead More0 Comments
Exercise for Your HeartByDr. Nikki Stamp 12 March 2019While heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, it's largely preventable and exercise is an important way to do that. In fact, when it comes to heart health, any form of exercise is beneficial; whether it be walking, playing sport, swimming or dancing. Essentially, the more you exercise, the more efficient and stronger your heart muscle becomes. Plus, exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, dementia, diabetes and high blood pressure, and it’s great for our mental health too! In her latest article for HIF, Dr. Nikki Stamp explores the benefits of exercise and discusses the different levels of activity to aim for.Category:General Medical, Heart HealthRead More0 Comments
The Best and Worst Things to Eat For Your HeartByDr. Nikki Stamp 04 April 2018We all know when it comes to the heart, nutrition is absolutely important. According to heart and lung surgeon, Dr. Nikki Stamp, "There is some great information to support eating more of some foods for heart health and less of others. This isn’t about diets, fads or bikini bodies. Rather, these foods are what science has so far told us is likely to keep your ticker nice and healthy." In her latest article for HIF, Dr. Nikki shares the best and worst foods for your ticker.Category:General Medical, Heart HealthRead More0 Comments
How Your Job May Be Putting Your Heart At RiskByTammy George01 February 2018With the number of waking hours we spend working, it’s no wonder our job can impact on our health. One of the main areas of concern for many workers is the risk of heart disease. Category:General Medical, Stress and Anxiety, Heart HealthRead More0 Comments
Heart Disease and How to Prevent ItByDr. Sam Hay 09 January 2018“How do I avoid heart disease?” Australian GP, Dr. Sam says "This is the $64 million dollar question thrown at me every day. The simple answer is keep you heart healthy! No matter your age, the best thing you can do to stave off this killer is to prevent it in the first place - by managing all of the biggest risk factors." With this in mind we caught up with Dr. Sam who explains just what heart disease is, busts some myths, and gives the five hottest tips for you to take into 2018 to keep your heart fighting fit.Category:General Medical, Heart HealthRead More0 Comments
6 Steps to Cutting your Risk of Heart Disease ByTammy George15 February 2017Heart disease is the single biggest killer in Australia. But most risk factors for heart disease are lifestyle based. Knowing the risks and making changes in your daily life can reduce your chance of developing heart disease and suffering a heart attack.Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Heart HealthRead More0 Comments