Discover the persistent challenge of reducing salt intake in Australia, despite decades of recommendations. Uncover the hurdles individuals face in altering cooking habits, selecting low-salt options, and adapting to a less salty taste.
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Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the leg. Find out about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention.
Nuts that reduce high blood pressure
The research is in, eating walnuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat has been found to lower blood pressure in people at risk of heart disease.
Could yoga be prescribed as a treatment for hypertension?
That’s what researchers sought to find out in a recent systematic review and found certain types of yoga can reduce blood pressure significantly.
Video: Omega-3 supplements don’t prevent heart disease
Many people take omega-3 fatty acid supplements for their supposed health benefits, but this study says they don’t help your heart.
Exercise may help in chronic heart failure
Aerobic exercise improves aerobic capacity in people with chronic heart failure.
Peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing of the blood vessels in the legs. Find out about the symptoms, risk factors, tests and treatment.
Haemophilia: what is it?
Bleeding disorders such as Haemophilia and von Willebrand disease are rare health conditions where a person’s blood doesn’t clot properly. This article explains what causes bleeding disorders, how they are inherited, common symptoms, treatment, how many people in Australia have them and where to find more information.
Heart attack and cardiac arrest: emergency treatment
First aid and emergency treatment if you suspect someone is having a heart attack, or if someone has had a cardiac arrest.
Heart attack recovery
Most people make a good recovery after a heart attack. Cardiac rehabilitation services give support and advice to help you return to an active life and help prevent future heart problems.