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Welcome to the New Zealand Heart Foundation

WEBHeart Foundation supports food companies to remove tonnes of sugar from staple low-cost foods. The Heart Foundation’s Food Reformulation programme has had a significant …

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Salt (sodium) and blood pressure

WEBThis amount is recommended to reduce your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. New Zealand adults currently eat around 8.5g of salt a day (3,400mg sodium). …

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Five tips to make new habits stick blog

WEBIf we want to form new habits, we should make them obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying. 2. We are more likely to form new habits when we clear away the …

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Improve your wellbeing for future heart health

WEBBeing active for a healthy heart. Physical activity improves heart health by preventing heart disease as well as helping you to recover if you have had a heart event.

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What are the benefits of 10000 steps

WEBThere is good evidence to show that walking less than 5000 steps a day increases your risk of heart disease and other chronic health conditions. A large scale …

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THE NATIONAL HEART FOUNDATION OF NEW ZEALAND

WEBA total of 38 grants, were awarded at the Heart Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Group meeting in July. The awards include six Project Grants, ten Fellowships and …

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High Cholesterol: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

WEBWhen you have too much LDL cholesterol it builds up in the arteries (the blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen around the body). The build-up of cholesterol causes lumps of …

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Healthy Mind And Body Tips

WEBHere are six sleep tips for a restful night: Exercise during the day – it’s good for you and will help tire you out. Turn off screens – avoid your phone, TV and computer half an hour before bedtime – it’ll help you relax. Avoid caffeine and sugar – they’ll give you energy you don’t need, keeping you awake.

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Understanding your pulse (heart rate)

WEBYou then need to calculate 50 to 70% of your MHR. For example, if you're 40-years-old: your approximate maximum heart rate is: 220 – 40 = 180 beats per minute. 50% of your …

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Managing high blood pressure

WEBeat too much processed foods and salt. Many processed foods include a lot of salt. Too much salt makes your body store extra water which raises your blood pressure. drink …

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Is Butter Good For You

WEBThe link between a higher intake of saturated fats, elevated blood cholesterol and heart disease is well established. The current body of evidence supports replacing saturated …

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Nuts and seeds for heart health

WEBNuts and seeds may be small, but they are packed full of goodness. Our review of the latest evidence shows why nuts and seeds are an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Eating …

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Measure your waist

WEBWhat does my waist measurement mean? No matter what your weight is, it is recommended for your waist measurement to be 3:. Men: less than 94cm (37 inches) …

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The power of social connection

WEB5. Use social media in a positive way. Social media can be an excellent tool for connecting with others – as long as it’s used positively. When social media is used …

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How Can I Eat More Whole Grains

WEBLunch: wholemeal salad wrap or soup with a whole grain bread roll. Snacks: whole grain crackers with hummus. Dinner: stir-fry with buckwheat noodles, add barley …

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The truth about sugar

WEBBased on our evidence paper 'Sugar and the heart' we recommend that for general healthy eating and for heart health, adults and children limit the amount of free sugar they eat or drink. In particular, we recommend you cut back on foods or drinks that are high in free sugar, such as soft drinks or cordials, lollies, cakes, biscuits, and similar

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Women and heart disease

WEBHeart disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand women, but many people are unaware of this statistic because they believe it to be a 'man's disease'. Latest Ministry …

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