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Type 2 diabetes diet guide

Nutrition

People with diabetes are up to four times as likely to develop heart disease as those without. If you have a family history of type 2 diabetes or have recently been diagnosed, the steps you take to either prevent or manage this disease are the same steps you’d take to decrease your risk of heart disease.

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Type 2 diabetes nutrition myths

Nutrition

There are many misconceptions surrounding type 2 diabetes, especially in relation to diet. We’ve broken down some common myths and provide tips for new habits to start putting into action.

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Alcohol and heart disease

Nutrition

It's said that drinking red wine is good for the heart – but does alcohol increase heart rate and blood pressure?

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What is personalised medicine and fluxomics?

Lifestyle

Find out how fluxomics, an emerging technology, will help bring us one step closer to personalised treatments for cardiovascular disease.

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The life-saving power of AEDs: automatic external defibrillators

Lifestyle

With CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED), you can help save a life in a cardiac arrest. Learn how easy it is to use one.

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CPR guide: How to perform CPR

Lifestyle

CPR is a life-saving skill that can be used in emergency situations such as a cardiac arrest.

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Anyone can save a life, including kids. Here’s why they should learn CPR and basic life support

Lifestyle

Anyone can learn to save a life. Basic life support includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using a portable defibrillator (AED) if required.

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Things people say about exercise that aren’t true

Lifestyle

Here are nine common misconceptions about exercise and what research actually tells us.

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Stress and the heart

Lifestyle

Stress can affect the heart and your overall wellbeing. Here are some tips to better manage it.

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