Search results

Risk factors for heart disease include smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age.

Although blocked blood vessels can cause both coronary heart disease and some types of stroke, stroke is not the same as heart disease.

Animal products and processed foods like fried fast food are generally high in saturated fats.

As part of a Heart Health Check, your doctor will calculate your cardiovascular disease risk score. Your risk score estimates your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years.

Exercise, a balanced diet and not smoking will help to keep your kidneys working well.

Eating 2 or more serves of fish per week can reduce the risk of a range of diseases including dementia, depression and cardiovascular disease.

Reducing risk factors will improve the health of Victorians more than developing cures for diseases.

Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that can increase your risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease.

Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease and some cancers, as well as improving bone health.

Nutrition basics, life stages, food safety, diet and health conditions, nutritional advice and vitamins and supplements.