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High cholesterol, often referred to as the ‘silent disease’ due to its lack of noticeable symptoms, is a critical risk factor for heart attack and stroke.     For the 2.1 million Australians impacted by high cholesterol, the risks often go unnoticed. Left untreated, plaque continues to silently builds up in your blood vessels, potentially leading to serious complications. 🚨It’s important to speak to your GP about a heart check to understand your risks of high cholesterol and ways you can prevent and manage the condition.  That’s why this week, we’ve partnered with #HeartbeatofSport and #HeartSupportAustralia to bring free heart screenings to your doorstep.  If you’re in Adelaide, come along to the VAILO Adelaide 500 from 14 – 17 November for a FREE cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure screening. You will also have the opportunity to speak to a nurse about your results and receive personalised guidance on managing your health. For more information and patient-friendly resources to support your heart health journey, visit https://lnkd.in/gC-uyD4i. #hearts4heart #CholesterolAwarenessWeek #heartbeatofsport #heartsupportaustralia #highcholesterol #heartdisease #hearthealth #heartcheck 

hearts4heart Heartbeat of Football Foundation and Heart Support Australia were honoured to have The Hon. Frank Pangallo, MLC, join us at our heart health screening event for #CholesterolAwarenessWeek at the VAILO Adelaide 500 today.    It was a great opportunity to show how quick and easy heart health checks are and why it's so important to support the prevention and management of high cholesterol.    A huge thank you to everyone who attended the screening events and took the first step on their heart health journey!    Our FREE screening events will continue over the weekend. Come along to the VAILO Adelaide 500 to get your FREE screening.    Visit https://lnkd.in/gC-uyD4i for more information. #hearts4heart #CholesterolAwarenessWeek #heartbeatofsport #heartsupportaustralia #highcholesterol #heartdisease #hearthealth #heartcheck 

We all have it, we all need it—but what is cholesterol and how does it impact our heart health? From 11 to 17 November, join hearts4heart Heart Support Australia and Heartbeat of Football Foundation in our launch of Australia’s inaugural Cholesterol Awareness Week! The week aims to raise awareness of high cholesterol, its risks and the potential impact it can have on your life.  #Didyouknow that high ‘bad’ low-density lipoprotein (or LDL) cholesterol: 💡Can build up in your blood vessels and cause blockages that can lead to heart attack or stroke   💡Is often referred to as a ‘silent disease’ due to its lack of noticeable symptoms  💡Is associated with certain lifestyle factors such as smoking, poor diet, lack of physical activity and alcohol consumption. Other risk factors include family history, age and certain comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity.    💡Can be prevented and managed by getting regular blood tests to identify your LDL cholesterol levels If you want to learn more about high cholesterol, stay tuned to our social media channels or visit https://lnkd.in/gC-uyD4i 🌟 If you’re in Adelaide, visit our stall at the VAILO Adelaide 500 (14 – 17 November) to get a FREE heart health check of your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. You will also have the opportunity to talk to a nurse about your results and receive personalised advice on managing your health. #hearts4heart #CholesterolAwarenessWeek #heartbeatofsport #heartsupportaustralia #highcholesterol #heartdisease #hearthealth #heartcheck 

Thank you Novo Nordisk for inviting #Hearts4heart to attend this week’s summit on “A collective vision for obesity”. Held in Denmark, the summit was an opportunity to address obesity to benefit future generations, family well-being and workforce participation.      Our CEO and Founder Tanya Hall was honoured to take part in the inspiring conversations that took place this week about:       ❤️Promoting health equity for people affected by obesity    ❤️The cost-effectiveness of interventions in obesity    ❤️Driving meaningful policy change to acknowledge the chronic nature of obesity   ❤️Spotlighting the science behind obesity and latest advancements in the treatment and management of the condition.      Obesity is a critical risk factor of heart disease and serious complications such as heart attacks.      It was a pleasure to connect with other patient organisations across the globe and be inspired by their passion and dedication to improving health outcomes for those living with obesity.      We’re looking forward to continuing to contribute to these important conversations and support people affected by obesity.      #heartsheart #hearthealth #obesity

Our tireless CEO and founder, Tanya Hall, was honoured to attend the Asia-Pacific Heart Summit 2024 last week. 🌐    Co-hosted by the Thailand Ministry of Public Health - Department of Medical Services, National Health Security Office and the Asia-Pacific Cardiovascular Disease Alliance, the event was an opportunity for Hearts4heart to listen, contribute and collaborate with other organisations to tackle the burden of cardiovascular disease across the #AsiaPacific, aiming for a healthier future by 2030!      Tanya had the opportunity to:   💡 Moderate a panel discussion on ‘How can we prevent the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?’   💡 Be a panellist for a panel and breakout session on ‘Are our national CVD policies sufficient?’   💡 Participate in the Patient Roundtable hosted by the APAC CVD Alliance and Global Heart Hub    It was also great to hear World Heart Federation CEO, Jean-Luc Eiselé, speak about developing and implementing a CVD action plan in every country. We’re looking forward to working with Jean-Luc on our goals to reduce the burden of CVD across the globe.       Thank you to Asia-Pacific Cardiovascular Disease Alliance for the invitation to participate and help drive better outcomes for CVD patients in the APAC region.

What an incredible night at the Health Industry Hub Catalyst for Change Awards, celebrating the amazing work of our industry peers.    A special thank you to our board member, Andrew Wiltshire, for representing #Hearts4Heart, and to Rozalina Sarkezians, Managing Director and Founder of #HealthIndustryHub, for organising such a memorable event. We were honoured to be nominated in two categories – Advocacy Champion and NGO of the Year.    Congratulations to all the inspiring nominees and winners, especially Palin Communications for taking home the gong for PR/Creative Agency Team of the Year. We're proud to be working with you in our mission to educate and support those living with heart conditions.

Hearts4heart is honoured to announce that our CEO and Founder, Tanya Hall, has been appointed as Member At Large on the World Heart Federation Board.    This is testament to Tanya’s passion and dedication to driving positive change for all those impacted by cardiovascular disease through #Hearts4heart’s work educating and supporting people living with heart conditions.    We are excited for Tanya to continue to expand her advocacy and support, representing patient voices to help drive patient-centred care, on a global platform.    Congratulations to David Lloyd, CEO of Heart Foundation, for his appointment as Vice President and Julie Redfern ♡, for her election for the Member At Large position. We’d also like to extend our congratulations to: Dorairaj Prabhakaran as President-Elect Richard Chazal as Treasurer Members at Large: Amitava Banerjee  Andrea Araujo Venditti  José Ramón González Juanatey Elijah Ogola We’re proud to be standing alongside the latest members of the World Heart Federation to drive change for people living with heart disease. Congrats again to all the nominees, and thank you to Fausto Pinto, Andrea Vassalotti and Jean-Luc Eiselé for your support.

Did you know that feeling lonely or being socially isolated can affect your heart health? 💔    Actively seeking and creating positive social connections, either online or face-to-face, is one way to take care of your heart.  If you’re currently living with a heart condition, you may be eligible to participate in a randomised controlled trial to access Heart2Heart, a digital app designed to support social connections for people living with heart conditions. Scan the QR code below to learn more. Your voice and experiences could be the foundation of research that is helping to bring this app to life. If you would like to access free patient-friendly resources to support your heart health journey, you can also visit https://lnkd.in/gC7Dv4ig

The latest ABS data released today revealed that ischemic heart disease was the leading cause of death in Australia in 2023. While deaths from ischemic heart disease are declining, dementia, a comorbidity of heart disease, continues to rise as the second leading cause of death.   At #Hearts4heart we recognise there is growing need to advocate for all Australians who are either living with or impacted by heart conditions. Now more than ever, we are committed to driving awareness and advocacy to drive change that can help enhance health outcomes for all Australians affected by heart disease. To learn more about our mission and to access free patient-friendly resources to support your heart health journey, visit www.hearts4heart.org.au