Cholesterol Management

Public consultation on draft Australian Dietary Guidelines

Australians can now have their say on draft dietary advice that will help inform healthy eating habits for everyone.

Changes to Heart Foundation Tick

The National Heart Foundation of Australia has announced it will be ending its Tick licensing program in the takeaway food environment.

Do steaks make you big?

Adjusting the intake of high protein foods like meat, eggs and milk products could determine whether you become a rugby player or marathon runner and may help you lose weight.

10 ways to avoid extra winter kilos

Dietitians are warning the side-effects of a winter ‘vege out’ could last well beyond the turn of the season.

Diet, Lifestyle & Cholesterol

Despite a modest decline in total cholesterol (TC) levels of Australian men and women between 2004 and 2008, the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a constant concern.

New Years resolutions to get active, eat well and quit smoking will be promoted throughout the year and beyond by the Australian National Preventive Health Agency, which was formally established on 1 January 2011.

Could healthy living be contagious?

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle could be contagious, according to the results of a Deakin University study.

In May 2010, Australia’s Heart Foundation summarised the evidence on antioxidants in food, drinks and supplements for cardiovascular health. It said that fruit and vegetables have been shown to protect against chronic disease, but other foods, such as dark chocolate, and drinks, such as tea, coffee and wine, can be rich in antioxidants, particularly flavinoids, and may also be protective.

Effectiveness of Statins

The effectiveness of statins in the treatment and prevention of CHD is well-established.

Good Health Care

Advertising Partners