- 27 May 2021A second chance at life
When Sunny landed his dream job, he had no idea how stressful it would become. Following a heart attack, bypass surgery and panic attacks, he’s now taken control of his life and his mental health.
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After suffering a heart attack at the age of just 39, Soane’s now encouraging others to make healthier lifestyle choices and get a heart health check early.
Read more... - 27 May 2021If in doubt, check it out
Nothing about Phil’s symptoms were what he expected when he had a heart attack. Now he’s encouraging others to take notice of any unfamiliar symptoms and ‘If in doubt, check it out’.
Read more... - 30 April 2021Heart attack sparks a new attitude to life
When Chess suffered a heart attack in 2015, she struggled with denial and anger, but now, years later she lives life with renewed vigour.
Read more... - 30 April 2021Heart failure at 20 years old
“Our mental health is as important as our physical health.”
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Following her experiences with heart disease, Tara thinks it’s important to talk to friends, family, or health professionals about how you’re feeling through your journey. - 30 April 2021We need to take care of ourselves too
Sri Claney knows first-hand how important it is to take care of your own health, in order to have the physical and emotional energy to take care of those around you.
Read more... - 30 April 2021I should have gone to the hospital, but I waited…
Jeni didn’t think she was a candidate for a heart attack. She’s always kept herself fit and healthy by doing regular walking, riding her bike, and attending weekly aerobics classes. So as an active 68-year-old, she was surprised when she had a heart attack.
Read more... - 11 February 2021Car accident exposes serious heart condition
Rotorua local, Wiremu Keepa, didn't know why he kept blacking out. But when it happened at the wheel, it uncovered a serious heart condition.
Read more... - 2 February 2021Volunteering for the love of it
Heart disease is the single biggest killer of men and women in New Zealand, and it's dedicated volunteers like Miriam who are making a difference for Kiwis living with heart disease and raising life-saving funds for the Heart Foundation.
Read more... - 9 December 2020Heartfelt thanks - Going the distance for heart disease
"What I was really proud of, well it wasn't really the work that I was proud of, but the amount of people that were involved in the day, just the cheering and the chanting – it was pretty cool."
Read more... - 25 November 2020That’s how we row #SMASHFIT
A South Auckland women's gym is getting behind the Heart Foundation this month, to raise money to support its life-saving work and give back to the Papakura community.
Read more... - 18 November 2020Kiwis Little Jungle supports the Heart Foundation
Te Awamutu resident, Rose Campbell, is getting behind the Heart Foundation to support its life-saving research and support services.
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