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Men’s Health Week 2020: Give Him the Support He Needs
Jun 08, 2020
It’s men’s health month! In June each year, the whole world brings every man into focus and raises awareness on health issues affecting them. Because it’s rare for the male species to pause and check their health, thinking there are more important...Shoctober Defibrillator Awareness Month 2019
Sep 16, 2019
What is Shoctober? October is nationally recognised as Defibrillator Awareness Month, thus Shoctober. And during this month, everyone is encouraged to let their workplace know that they should cares about cardiac arrest survival. They can do this by...World Heart Day 2019
Aug 26, 2019
What is World Heart Day? Tagged as the world's and the World Heart Federation's biggest awareness-raising platform for cardiovascular disease, World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29 September. And this year, everyone is called upon to become Heart...National Stroke Week 2019
Aug 09, 2019
From 2-8 September 2019, the Stroke Foundation will lead the campaign for National Stroke Week 2019 that aims to encourage Australians who recognise the F.A.S.T signs of stroke to call an ambulance, thereby potentially saving a life. They are F.A.S.T.Can Caffeine Help with Heart Problems?
Aug 29, 2018
For some of us, too much coffee makes our heart race. But a new study has found coffee and tea could actually help with heart problems. New research from Alfred Hospital and Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in the US, has found a link between caffeine...The Heavy Facts: Obesity Could Cost Australia $21 Billion
Jul 11, 2018
Treating obesity-related diseases is tipped to cost Australia $21 billion in 2025. The World Obesity Federation (WOF) figures also show the global cost of obesity will reach USD $11.2 trillion in the next eight years. At the moment, Australia's economic...Exercise Can Do More for Your Health Than Medications
Jun 12, 2018
The best exercises you can do are those that can keep your weight under control, improve your range of motion as well as your balance, strengthen your bones and protect your joints. The following are 5 of the best exercises you can do for optimum health: Swimming...Study: Eat Chocolate to Calm Your Heart
Jun 01, 2018
If there's a scientific reason to eat chocolate, I want to know about it. And if you love the sweet stuff too, you'll be pleased to know that eating chocolate has been linked to a lower risk of heart flutter. Yes, that means you can now say "I'm eating...The Benefits of Paw Paw (Papaya)
Jan 05, 2018
Paw Paw (or papaya) is a soft, fleshy tropical fruit that is being cultivated in tropical regions and is easily available throughout Australia. Most Australians enjoy eating paw paw because of its delicious taste but increasingly, research has shown...Sugar: Why healthy people have heart disease
Nov 06, 2017
If you have a sweet tooth, you might want to look away now. Because a new study has found that even ‘healthy’ people who eat a lot of sugar have a higher risk of heart disease. The University of Surrey study, found that men considered ‘healthy’ had...5 Ways to Use Less Salt
May 06, 2016
Salt is an essential mineral for your body. The sodium found in salt supports nerves by transmitting nerve impulses and contracting muscle fibres. Sodium also works with potassium to balance fluid levels in your body. In order to do this, you actually...How is Fruit Healthy for the Heart?
Apr 27, 2016
Even as nutritional advice has evolved, one tenet has remained: fruits and vegetables are essential for maintaining optimal health and wellness. And a new study has linked fresh fruit to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. Published in the New...Study: Quitting Smoking After a Heart Attack Boosts Health
Sep 11, 2015
Any time is a good time to quit smoking. And now researchers have found that kicking the habit after a heart attack has fast and immediate health benefits. In fact, within one month of quitting smoking after a cardiac event, people experience a vast...The Dangers of Obesity: Health Risks & Effects of Being Overweight
Jul 15, 2015
It seems everywhere we turn, we are confronted with the obesity epidemic. The dangers, the statistics. In today's society with the age of technology, convenience foods, less time, less physical activity, is there any hope of winning the battle against...Lowering Your Cholesterol the Natural Way
Jul 02, 2013
Not all cholesterol is bad. Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance that is essential for building healthy cells and some important hormones to ensure the proper function of the body. It is produced by the liver and is necessary for the formation of...Laughter for a Healthy Heart
Feb 04, 2013
When did you last have a good belly laugh? New research has found that getting giggly isn’t just good for our wellbeing, it’s also crucial for keeping our heart healthy.The University of Maryland School of Medicine study found that laughter is linked...Study: Health Costs of a Sedentary Lifestyle
Oct 30, 2012
We Australians like to think of ourselves as an active, outdoors loving nation, but statistics are proving this healthy image to be a myth. In 2007-2008, a National Health Survey discovered that over 60 percent of Australians were either overweight...Cranberry Juice for a Healthy Heart
Sep 18, 2012
Hardening of the arteries is a condition caused by the build up of calcium plaque in the blood vessels. Technically called atherosclerosis, the steady accumulation of calcium can go completely unnoticed until it becomes so great that it clogs the arteries...Study: Dark Chocolate for Your Heart
Jun 22, 2012
Sometimes nutritionists can seem like spoilsports, telling us our favourite treats are bad for our health and should be avoided. If you're a chocolate lover, there is nothing to fear in a recent study that recommends a daily serving of dark chocolate...Sugary Drinks Raise Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk
Dec 09, 2011
A recent study by a team of researchers at Northwestern Univeriity's Department of Preventive Medicine in Chicago, Illinois shows that sugary drinks raise diabetes and heart disease risk, particularly in women. While soft drinks and other sweetened drinks...
