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The Heart Foundation blog shares evidence‑based information and practical guidance to support heart health at every stage of life. Explore articles on healthy eating, physical activity, cardiovascular disease prevention and the latest heart health research, written by experts and grounded in Australian guidelines.

Stay informed and inspired with our diverse range of topics dedicated to heart health.

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Heart Week is Australia’s national heart health awareness week held in May each year. 

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Take the heart age test to check your heart health. Use our heart health check calculator to understand your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.

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Your heart health recommendations

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If you don't have a doctor you regularly see, use the easy 'Find a GP' tool below to connect with a doctor in your area.  

Start a conversation about your heart health now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Heart Age?

Who should use the Heart Age Calculator?

Which risk factors are used to calculate my heart age?

How is my heart age calculated?

Why are some risk factors missing from the calculation?

What if I don’t know my blood pressure or cholesterol results?

Does an elevated heart age mean I should start medication?

Why has the Heart Foundation launched a Heart Age Calculator?

What is a Heart Health Check?

I am younger than 35 or older than 75 years, why can’t I use the calculator?

I have heart disease, why can’t I use the calculator?

Why is it important to know if an immediate family member has a history of heart attack or stroke prior to age 60?

Where can I find more information?

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