In this episode we hear from Arnold and Colleen Bond about Arnold’s experience of having heart attacks. He shares how ticking a box on a form lead to lifesaving surgery. They also talk about what they have realised about farmer lifestyles and how it can impact the heart. 

If you think there is a possibility you are experiencing a heart attack call 000.

Interested in the topic and looking for more?

What exactly is a heart attack? Check out the information here to find out.

Had a heart attack or have another type of heart condition you can find information on living with it here.

Want find tips on looking after your heart? Check out these pages:

Healthy eating to protect your heart

Keeping your heart healthy

Physical activity and your heart

Arnold and Colleen talk about reducing their how much salt they eat, but why? Check found out more about this here.

For exercise and keeping active advice check out the below websites:

Heart Foundation

Better Health Channel 

Health Direct

National Centre for Farmer Health

Check out our ‘Guys Just Wanna Have Fun’ and ‘Social Side of Exercise’ episodes to hear how other farmers are getting active together.

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