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BMI uses your height and weight to work out your body size. But it has limitations – so when should it be used?

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Medication is important for preventing and treating heart conditions. It can also help relieve symptoms of heart conditions.

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Thinking about using complementary or traditional therapies along with your conventional treatment? Before you make a decision, here are some things to think about.

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The food reformulation programme focuses on improving the health of New Zealanders by reducing sugar and salt levels in popular food products.

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It’s no secret that drinking alcohol comes with risks to your health. But how does it affect your heart? Here we separate the facts from the fiction. We offer plenty of advice, tips, and ideas to help you reduce or remove alcohol.

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General healthy eating recommendations have traditionally included limiting sugary foods and drinks. This is because free sugar is deemed an ‘empty nutrient’ – it provides calories but no nutritional value.

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As we age, our weight changes. Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk of developing health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Stay at a healthy weight for your heart by following our recommendations.

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Full-fat dairy seems to have made a comeback but a review of the latest evidence still supports that reduced-fat dairy is the best choice for your heart.

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What’s new in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment and Management for Primary Care clinicians?

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Find out how doctors diagnose atrial fibrillation (AF) and learn about the treatments used to prevent complications and manage AF symptoms.

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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) occurs when blood flow in the heart slows or stops because of a tear in the wall of an artery. Read about SCAD symptoms, causes and treatment, and hear from people who have experienced it.

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There’s no debating the science. A diet packed with plant foods does wonders for your health. But what exactly is a plant-based diet and how does it compare to a vegan or vegetarian diet? Should we be ditching meat and dairy?

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