Cardiovascular disease has a big impact on Australians. An estimated 1.2 million Australian adults aged 18 years and over had one or more conditions related to heart or vascular disease, including stroke, in 2017-2018 as reported from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The most common and serious types of cardiovascular disease are:
- coronary heart disease
- stroke
- heart failure.
So what can you do to reduce your risk of developing heart disease?
By improving your lifestyle, including your diet and level of fitness, you can minimise your risk of developing heart problems. Scroll through to see the top 12 tips for a healthy heart.
You can book an appointment with our GPs to see if you are at risk of heart disease. In some cases, GPs may refer eligible patients to see our Nutrition and Dietetics team.
