cardiovascular health
Tobacco tax increase helps reduce harms of smoking
A tobacco tax increase taking effect today has been welcomed by health stakeholders. Quit Victoria Director Dr Sarah White says regular price increases for cigarettes are the single most effective …
Physical exercise has anti-ageing effect, research finds
Physical exercise can have an anti-ageing effect, according to a German study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress over the weekend. “This latest research out of Europe highlights …
Act on new guidelines to prevent heart attacks: Foundation
The Heart Foundation is urging policymakers, clinicians and government to act on new guidelines to improve access to care and prevent heart attacks. The Australian Acute Coronary Syndrome Capability Framework …
Salt reduction target could stem CVD: researchers
Setting a national salt reduction target could be an effective way to stem cardiovascular disease, say University of Sydney researchers. Publishing in the journal Nutrients, Dr Belinda Reeve and Professor …
Non-aspirin NSAIDs only one of many heart risks
A renewed US Food and Drug Administration warning on non-aspirin NSAIDs and cardiovascular health is in line with current TGA recommendations – and community pharmacy can help educate consumers about …
Women need to get moving: Go Red for Women campaign
Australian women are putting their heart health at risk by not being active enough – and the National Heart Foundation of Australia is urging women to get moving as Go …
Take women’s heart health seriously, warns Foundation
As part of the Heart Foundation’s annual Go Red for Women campaign the charity has issued a warning to health professionals and women everywhere to take heart health seriously. National …
Stop mollycoddling kids: Heart Foundation
Australian parents need to relax their guard, allow their children to play outdoors and enjoy all the benefits that physical activity brings, the National Heart Foundation said today. National Heart …
Aussies choose treats over fruit and veg
Australians are choosing discretionary food – foods that are high in energy but low in nutritional value – over fruits and vegetables, according to results from the Australian Health Survey …
Plain packaging sees further drops in smoking
The latest ABS National Accounts figures show Australia’s world leading plain packaging laws have sent tobacco consumption plunging to yet another record low. The figures released for the March quarter …
Pymble Public School in hearty stunt
Pymble Public School students have pulled off the spectacular by spelling out a giant-size version of the Heart Foundation’s physical activity campaign theme “Move More, Sit Less!” in Sydney. The …
Bid to end rheumatic heart disease
Preventable acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease continue to affect Indigenous communities in Australia, largely due to social disadvantage – but a new program, known as “END RHD CRE” …