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Fish is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Source: Getty.

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Nuts are in, biscuits are out: Maintain a healthy diet during isolation

It's especially important for people with pre-existing heart conditions to maintain a healthy diet during this time.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

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Coronavirus: How to protect yourself if you have a pre-existing heart condition

Experts are warning people with heart conditions to take extra precautions.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

One in six Australians are affected by cardiovascular disease. Source: Getty.

Heart Health

Ditch the steak! Study says going vegetarian could ward off heart disease

This is just the latest evidence that shows following a plant-based diet can significantly improve your health.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Plant-based eating emphasises real, whole foods that come from plants, with few or no animal products. Source: Getty.

Diet

The key to warding off heart conditions starts in your kitchen

Including these seven foods in your diet could help prevent heart disease.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

A healthy diet is an important way to lower your risk of heart disease. Source: Getty.

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Want to ward off heart disease? Here’s 6 ways to boost your heart health

Ready to start your heart-healthy lifestyle?

Written byPenelope Pelecas

heart disease claims the life of one Australian every 28 minutes. Source: Getty.

Heart Health

Put down the snags! Study says processed meat is bad for your heart

Researchers investigated the link between meat consumption and heart disease.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Eating sausages could increase your heart disease risk. Source: Getty.

Health Issues

Aussies warned bushfire smoke could aggravate heart problems

Smoke exposure can cause heart problems, or complicate existing ones.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Smoke exposure can cause heart problems, or complicate existing ones. Source: Getty

Health Issues

2 expert tips for managing heart failure so you spend less time in hospital

People with heart failure spent the equivalent of 400,000 days in hospital - but that didn't have to be the case.

Australians with heart failure spent a huge amount of time in hospital in 2017-18 - much of which could have been avoided. Source: Getty

Health Issues

Hypertension: What is the best treatment and when should it be taken?

"... hypertension or high blood pressure is the most important cardiovascular risk factor."

Health ExpertRoss Walker

Close to six million Australians have high blood pressure. Source: Getty

Heart Health

Myth busting: Don’t be fooled by these 5 heart-healthy diet claims

We've looked at some of the most common myths about heart-healthy foods.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Despite past claims, dairy might not be much of a threat to heart health. Source: Getty

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