Did you know that Heart Disease affects 1 in 6 Australians, and 2 out of 3 families and that 1 Australian dies every 12 minutes from heart disease. Plus more alarmingly 40% of children under the age of 15 years now show early signs of heart disease.
The aim of The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is to provide medical professionals worldwide, with better resources and a better understanding of the Early Detection, Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease.
With today¹s worldwide epidemic known as the Metabolic Syndrome, where the combined risk factors together increase your chances of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
It¹s true we eat too much and exercise too little - add in a little stress and Boom! It's too late !
Risk Factors include: Overweight and Obesity Poor Diet Physical inactivity High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Low Fruit and Veg intake and of course Alcohol and Smoking 9 in 10 adults have at least one risk factor, 1 in 4 adults have three or more !
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