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23 September 2026

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A huge THANK YOU to our members and the heart community around the world for coming together to celebrate #WorldHeartDay! ❤️

From Nigeria to the Maldives, Jamaica to Malaysia, and everywhere in between, you have hosted heart walks, lit monuments red and organised heart disease awareness events to inspire communities to take action.

Heart health must be a global priority. Everyone, everywhere, deserves the opportunity to live a healthier life, with access to the information, care and support they need to protect their heart.

Thank you for being part of this movement and for helping us make a difference for hearts around the world.

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Sep 30

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THANK YOU! ❤️

Thank you to our members and the wider community for coming together to support World Heart Day once again.

Thank you to our global sponsors, @amgenbiotech , @pfizerinc, Standard Foods and @boehringer_ingelheim for helping make #WorldHeartDay 2026 possible.

We’re also grateful to @decathlon_ch for their support, and to @epitech.officiel for bringing our World Heart Day app to life.

Your continued commitment to driving action on the world’s biggest killer helps us keep heart health a global priority.

#DontMissABeat

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Sep 29

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Happy #WorldHeartDay! ❤️

Cardiovascular disease is the world's most urgent health crisis. It can hide in plain sight, with warning signs often going unnoticed.

See the signs. Protect your heart. Demand action.

Go to the link in bio to learn more! #DontMissABeat

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Sep 28

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Meet our second group of Heart Health Champions🎉

With only ONE day to go until #WorldHeartDay, we’re celebrating more people and organisations who are helping raise awareness of heart health through education, clinical work, advocacy, and conversations in their communities.

From medicine and nutrition to CPR campaigning and health advocacy, this group brings together a range of voices and experiences. What unites them is a shared commitment to helping people understand their heart health and take action to protect it:

❤️ @drsamanasayedofficial
❤️ @pulseoflifescotland (Cameron McGerr)
❤️ @drmarthagulati
❤️ @lio_de_jose
❤️ @doctorwalesmd
❤️ @drpurviparwani
❤️Shiksha Alochana

We’re proud to have them on board!

#DontMissABeat

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Sep 26

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Heart disease claims one in three lives worldwide - but small steps can make a big difference.

This September, challenge yourself to:

🚶 Take the stairs
🚴 Walk or cycle more
⚽ Get active with friends
🥗 Make a heart-healthy swap

Join the Keep the Beat Challenge, track your progress and inspire others to protect their hearts too.

🔗 Link in our bio to download the app.

#WorldHeartDay #DontMissABeat

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Sep 25

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We know what saves lives from cardiovascular disease, the world's number one killer:

❤️ Earlier diagnosis
❤️ Better blood pressure control
❤️ Affordable treatment
❤️ Stronger health systems

Now it's time to demand action

🔗 Learn how you can support this #WorldHeartDay

#DontMissABeat

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Sep 25

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Small changes in the kitchen can make a difference to your heart health ❤️

Too much sodium can raise blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Here are a few simple ways to cut back:

🧂 Use less salt when cooking and at the table
🌿 Add flavour with herbs, spices, garlic or lemon
🔄 Consider switching to a potassium-enriched, lower-sodium salt substitute

These substitutes replace some of the sodium in regular salt with potassium, helping you reduce your sodium intake while still enjoying the taste of salt.

Small changes can add up to a healthier heart. @losalt_hq

If you are receiving medication for diabetes, heart or kidney disorders, check with a healthcare professional before using a reduced sodium salt.

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Sep 24

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Are you heart smart? 🧠

Test your knowledge of the signs and risk factors of CVD with our quick quiz.

🔗 Link in bio.

#DontMissABeat #World HeartDay

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Sep 22

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❤️ Meet our Heart Hero: Dr Nancy Snyderman.

A retired surgeon, author and medical journalist, Dr Snyderman has spent decades helping people better understand their health. Now, she’s using her expertise and personal experience of cardiovascular disease to champion women’s heart health.

Diagnosed with cardiovascular disease in 2025 despite having no symptoms and living a healthy lifestyle, her story is a powerful reminder that heart disease can affect anyone.

Her message is simple: know your numbers. Understanding your cholesterol and blood pressure can help identify cardiovascular risk early, even when symptoms are silent.

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Snyderman to our community of people using their experiences to raise awareness of heart disease and help others put heart health front of mind.

👉 Read her story via the link in our bio, and learn why she wants more women to take charge of their heart health.

#WorldHeartDay #DontMissABeat

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Sep 21

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Congenital heart disease is among the most common birth defects, affecting around 1 in every 50 newborns, yet many are invisible at birth.

Click the link in bio to see how you can help spot the signs.

#DontMissABeat #WorldHeartDay

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Sep 19

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⭐Introducing: Heart Health Champions ⭐

Launched as part of our countdown to this year’s #WorldHeartDay, Heart Health Champions celebrates those making a meaningful difference to heart health through their platforms, expertise or everyday actions.

Our Champions represent the many ways people can help others put heart health front of mind - whether that’s sharing trusted information and raising awareness or inspiring healthier choices and helping others recognise the importance of looking after their hearts.

Through this initiative, we want to shine a light on the people who are starting conversations, sharing knowledge and inspiring action.

With this in mind, we are delighted to officially announce the first group of Champions:

❤️ @dr_moniadanijo
❤️ @vanessacutting
❤️ @rvt.md
❤️ @heart.health.nutritionist
❤️ @dra.jennswain

Each of these individuals has been recognised for the positive impact they are already making in helping people better understand their cardiovascular health, make informed choices and take steps to reduce their risk of CVD.

Join us in celebrating our first group - and stay tuned for more information on our Champions, as well as the reveal of the next group, very soon!

#DontMissABeat

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More than 80% of deaths from cardiovascular disease are linked to risk factors that can be prevented or managed.

The good news? Small changes can make a big difference.

Move more. Eat well. Know your blood pressure. Every step counts towards a healthier heart.

🔗 Go to the in our bio to learn more about Keep the Beat.

#WorldHeartDay #DontMissABeat

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