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Heart disease and hypertension

"There’s a persistent myth that heart disease is a men’s issue. This outdated thinking means that many women and their healthcare providers aren't looking for the signs of cardiovascular disease until it’s too late." Source: Getty Images.

Heart disease and hypertension

Women’s Health Week highlights the urgent need for women to prioritise their heart health

Women’s Health Week highlights the urgent need for women to prioritise their heart health

This year's Women's Health Week (September 2-6) is shining a light on some of the biggest issues in women's health and experts from Monash Victorian Heart Institute are doing their part by urging all women to take control of their heart health.

With just few simple diet and lifestyle changes you can make a huge difference to your heart health. Source: Getty Images.

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

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

Starts at 60 sat down with Dr. Ross Walker to get his expert tips on maintaining optimal heart health.

The findings highlight the importance of adjusting your workout regime to suit your body clock in order to prevent the onset of chronic health conditions. Source: Getty Images.

How fending off heart disease and stroke through exercise comes down to timing

How fending off heart disease and stroke through exercise comes down to timing

We have long been told of the benefits that come with regular exercise but now a recent study has found that it's not just about what you do at the gym but when you exercise that can make all the difference.

Priscilla later announced the news of her daughter's "devastating" death in a statement, while thanking the public for their "love and prayers". Source: Getty Images.

BREAKING: Lisa Marie Presley dies, age 54, following cardiac arrest

BREAKING: Lisa Marie Presley dies, age 54, following cardiac arrest

The daughter of music icon Elvis, Lisa Marie Presley, has passed away at the age of 54 after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.

Lisa Marie Presley's troubling health news comes mere days after she attended the annual Golden Globes awards on Tuesday, January 10 in Los Angeles. Source: Getty Images.

BREAKING: Lisa Marie Presley rushed to hospital after reportedly suffering ‘full’ cardiac arrest

BREAKING: Lisa Marie Presley rushed to hospital after reportedly suffering ‘full’ cardiac arrest

Lisa Marie Presley has been rushed to hospital after reportedly suffering from "full" cardiac arrest.

A study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition shows that sticking with healthy food choices in these 10 food groups gives you the "maximum health benefits." Source: Getty

The food groups you should be eating to live longer and lower your risk of heart disease

The food groups you should be eating to live longer and lower your risk of heart disease

New study has shown that people can reduce the risk of early death by 28 per cent just by following a healthy eating pattern.

A new study has found regularly drinking milk can benefit your heart health. Source: Queensland National Archives/ Australia National Archives

Study finds drinking milk could reduce your risk of heart disease

Study finds drinking milk could reduce your risk of heart disease

As long as we don't have to drink it warm like we did at school!

If you have existing heart disease such as a prior history of heart attack, coronary stent or coronary bypass grafting, you should be on a statin. Source: Getty

Heart disease, cholesterol and statins: Your questions answered

Heart disease, cholesterol and statins: Your questions answered

Cardiologist Ross Walker answers his top five most commonly asked questions about statin drugs and high cholesterol.

Your order of birth may also play a role. Source: Getty

Only child? You may be at a higher risk of heart disease

Only child? You may be at a higher risk of heart disease

Sure, brothers and sisters can be annoying, but if recent research is to be believed, they are also doing wonders for your health.

Women over 60 without risk factors for heart disease shouldn't rest on their laurels. Source: Getty

Don’t have the standard risk factors? You could still die from heart disease

Don’t have the standard risk factors? You could still die from heart disease

New study's findings are further proof that every 60-year-old female should have a coronary calcium score, which is the most important risk predictor for heart disease, says Dr Ross Walker.

Keep your heart health in check and reduce your risk of heart disease. Source: Getty

Family history of heart disease? Here’s how to boost your ticker

Family history of heart disease? Here’s how to boost your ticker

Thankfully, heart disease can be prevented by making some simple lifestyle changes.

Keep your heart health in check and reduce your risk of heart disease. Source: Getty

What coronavirus means for you if you have heart disease

What coronavirus means for you if you have heart disease

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Researchers investigated the link between meat consumption and heart disease.

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