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More than 55 New Zealand women die from heart disease every week, making it our single biggest killer. We look at women’s risks of heart disease and what things can impact on heart disease.

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It is normal to experience some level of stress, anxiety and worry. But when you are stressed out, anxious or worried for long periods of time (longer than three months), it can seriously affect your health. Here are some tips that can help manage your stress.

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Learn about high blood pressure (hypertension), what you can do to lower it and how to understand blood pressure readings.

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There are many things someone with heart failure can do to manage their condition – and there is a lot you can do to support them. Here are some ways to provide support and places to get further help.

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Creating balanced, innovative and interesting menus that provide a range of foods is becoming more important than ever as people are eating out more often. When planning your menu it will pay to keep this in mind.

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Despite sensationalist news headlines and one-off pieces of research, the bulk of the evidence still proves that diets lower in saturated fat reduce our risk of heart disease.

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Our review of the latest evidence shows how the salt we eat impacts our risk of heart disease. Whether it’s sea salt, rock salt or table salt, most of us could do with eating less. The good news is you can retrain your taste buds to enjoy less salt while…

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When it comes to working out how much food to serve, size really does matter and yes, you can have too much of a good thing. Watching your portion size is a key factor in helping to prevent weight gain.

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A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation will have life-long effects and you may have worries about what your condition means for the future. Read our tips for managing your condition so you can continue to lead a full and active life.

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Your waist measurement is a simple way of knowing where fat sits on your body and whether it is a risk to your health.

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A heart-healthy lifestyle is a great way to manage your heart failure and stay out of hospital. We look at ways to maintain your physical and emotional wellbeing when living with this long-term condition.

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There’s good evidence that following a heart-healthy diet can improve your blood cholesterol and heart health. Find out which foods are best at helping to lower your cholesterol.

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