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The progress made with heart disease over the past 50 years in New Zealand appears to be coming to an end, as the decline in heart disease plateaus for the first time in decades. Three researchers have been awarded funding by the Heart Foundation to investigate the impact of food…

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A phone-sized defibrillator for community first responders, investigating whether AI can prevent a catastrophic heart event, and understanding the impact of ultra-processed food on heart health are just three of the many research projects awarded funding by the Heart Foundation today.

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In the age of sugar dominating news headlines - salt is now being described as the forgotten killer by many health organisations.

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With nutrition experts and wellness bloggers constantly waging war on sugar it’s easy to forget about salt, turning it into the forgotten killer.

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It took a few years for Stephen Bovett to mention his angina symptoms to his GP but he soon discovered his situation was more urgent than he’d imagined.

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Tick Programme Dietitian, Sarah Goonan, discusses dietary patterns. Have you ever wondered whether there is one way to eat well?

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When it comes to achieving a healthy body weight, there are no tricks, rules, diets or nutritional products that guarantee success.

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What should you be packing in your child’s school lunchbox?

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Imagination and experimentation are all part of the fun when it comes to recipe makeovers. Here are some simple tips to help you transform that favourite Christmas recipe into a healthier version.

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Our nutrition staff turn their attention to the next and final eating approach - 5:2, sometimes referred to as ‘intermittent fasting’. Find out how they went!

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There are many different dietary trends out there, many of which call for the elimination of certain foods or entire food groups. But how ‘healthy’ are these diets really?

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Exercise, eating well and getting enough sleep. We know these things help our hearts, but did you know they help our minds stay healthy too?

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