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Govt must take action on tobacco-related deaths
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 1:38 pm | National Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation is calling for the government to take bold action to prevent Maori dying prematurely from tobacco related illnesses. More >>
Doctors On Bikes Complete Epic Journey To Bluff
Friday, 12 February 2010, 4:14 pm | National Heart Foundation
One of the biggest fundraising events in the Heart Foundation's history has seen a team of top cardiologists push their own cardiovascular systems to the limit - all in the name of heart health. More >>
Docs Battle Heart Disease by Cycling Length of NZ
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 5:21 pm | National Heart Foundation
Gruelling February heat no match for health professionals committed to raising cash for heart research. One of the biggest fundraising events in the Heart Foundation's history will see a team of top cardiologists and health professionals complete an ... More >>
WASH study on salt highlights opportunity
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 9:52 am | National Heart Foundation
A new World Action on Salt and Health (WASH) study has highlighted significant differences in the salt levels of global food brands. More >>
Free e-cookbook to keep hearts healthy
Friday, 3 July 2009, 10:19 am | National Heart Foundation
A recession-busting cookbook aimed at helping Kiwi families has been launched by the Heart Foundation. More >>
NZ’s horrific 3rd world health status
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 3:00 pm | National Heart Foundation
A leading Auckland medical researcher is calling for government and community support for new Heart Foundation guidelines to stop third world levels of a preventable disease in New Zealand – simply by managing sore throats appropriately. Professor Diana ... More >>
Stepping up the fight against Pacific obesity
Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 4:17 pm | National Heart Foundation
Twenty two Auckland students are preparing to help Auckland’s Pacific community combat the rising prevalence of obesity and overweight. The group graduates tomorrow (June 17) and will step out into the community armed with the AUT University-accredited ... More >>
118,500 New Zealanders now suffer from angina
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 10:12 am | National Heart Foundation
A leading British cardiac researcher touring New Zealand says people afflicted with heart disease will have a better chance of survival if they receive evidence-based support. Dr Gill Furze believes heart disease patients benefit from more structured ... More >>
Call to stub out chronic Pacific smoking stats
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 10:52 am | National Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation is calling for Pacific Island smokers living in New Zealand to quit the deadly addiction that threatens to destroy their lives, and the lives of their families. The charity hopes the message will reach Cook Islands women in ... More >>
Call for healthier learning environments for kids
Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 3:50 pm | National Heart Foundation
Early Childhood Education Services (ECEs) around the country are being challenged by the Heart Foundation to create healthier environments for children. The Heart Foundation is encouraging all ECEs to register with its popular nutrition and active ... More >>
Schools challenged to become healthier
Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 2:27 pm | National Heart Foundation
More than one quarter of New Zealand schools should be participating in the popular Healthy Heart Award by the end of the year. That is the hope of the Heart Foundation as it re-launches the health and wellbeing programme, with a brand new name and stronger ... More >>
Former PM - Lady in red for a day
Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 4:06 pm | National Heart Foundation
Former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley is stepping out for heart health in an effort to help lower New Zealand’s unacceptably high rates of cardiovascular disease. More >>
Heart Foundation response to school food standards
Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 2:43 pm | National Heart Foundation
Heart Foundation Medical Director, Professor Norman Sharpe, has expressed deep disappointment at the Government’s decision to relax food standards in schools where positive progress has been made recently. More >>
Survivors encouraged to join Cardiac Club
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 3:55 pm | National Heart Foundation
Heart attack survivors should make the most of their second chance at life, says the Heart Foundation. More >>
Know your heart health risk profile
Friday, 9 January 2009, 12:43 pm | National Heart Foundation
Potentially life-saving heart health checks should be a top priority for Kiwi men and women as the holiday season comes to a close. More >>
Heart Foundation wins Supreme Award
Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 10:45 am | National Heart Foundation
A ground-breaking health initiative from the National Heart Foundation has won the Supreme Award at the 2008 New Zealand Health Innovation Awards (HIA). More >>
Healthier Children's Breakfast A Winner
Wednesday, 22 October 2008, 1:57 pm | National Heart Foundation
Hubbards’ Berry Berry Good has won the Heart Foundation Tick programme Healthier Choice Award, with category judges labeling the sugar content significantly lower compared to many other children’s novelty cereals. More >>
Go Red For Women Patron Warns Of Need For Action
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 5:32 pm | National Heart Foundation
Former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley is giving her strong support to the Heart Foundation's Go Red for Women campaign to highlight chronic heart disease death rates amongst women – figures that equate to seven deaths a day. More >>
Go Red For Women Patron Warns Of Need For Action
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 3:45 pm | National Heart Foundation
Former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley is giving her strong support to the Heart Foundation's Go Red for Women campaign to highlight chronic heart disease death rates amongst women – figures that equate to seven deaths a day. More >>
Christchurch team at forefront of heart research
Monday, 11 February 2008, 2:15 pm | National Heart Foundation
As it is Heart Week (February 11-17) I would like to draw your attention to the heart research being carried out by the University of Otago's Christchurch Cardioendocrine Research Group. More >>
