Expert guidance from Kieren Payne, founder and owner of Altern8 Training in Sydney’s north shore. In a world where health is wealth, staying active emerges as the cornerstone of vitality, especially as we journey through the middle-aged and older years. Kieren Payne from Altern8 Training unveils for Heart Research Australia Heart Health Club members, the
Chloe Steele, our Heart Health Club Nutritionist, tells us about effective weight management strategies to help prevent and manage heart disease. It has been estimated that 39-49% of the world’s population are overweight or obese, both of which are recognised risk factors for the development of heart disease 1. However, there are a proportion of
From Heart Health Club Nutritionist, Chloe Steele Most of us don’t eat enough vegetables. In fact, in the most recent figures on dietary behaviour to come out of the Australian Bureau of Statistics, only 8.7% of Australian adults consume the recommended serves of vegetables per day 1. A serving of vegetables equates to approximately half
Nutritionist, Chloe Steele, gives us a guide for nutrition in those menopausal years. What should you eat, why you should focus on protein, healthy fats, whole grains and fresh fruit and vegetables rather than going on a “diet”. The hot flushes have hit or you can feel they are on their way…. What should or
Salt and Heart Disease Salt…. Do you know the facts? How does it impact heart disease and why should we be on a low salt diet? Before you ask for “extra salt with that” make sure you know the facts about salt and how much you should be having in your diet, particularly if you
Cardiac Blues The Cardiac Blues are a normal part of recovery from a heart attack, heart surgery or heart event. How long should they go on for though? When and how should you seek help? Around 75% of people experience the ‘Cardiac Blues’ after a heart event. Experiencing a heart attack, heart event or heart
Heart disease is Australia’s number one killer, but unfortunately, there is little awareness about the signs of a heart attack and what is critical to do in the moment. Each day, an average of 20 Australians die from a heart attack. An Australian suffers a heart attack every 10 minutes. [1] The Heart Research Australia free Heart Smart pocket guide is designed