Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, 23 per cent of people over the age of 15 report that most days are “quite a bit” or “extremely” stressful, and that number rises to 30 per cent among the 35 to 54 age group. High levels of stress cause…
Healthy Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins How about a breakfast that is satisfying when eaten on a quiet Sunday morning, as well as a hectic, get-the-kids-out-the-door, late-for-work, can’t-find-my-keys’ Monday morning(ish). If you are one of those people who struggle to find the extra minutes in the morning to make yourself eggs, a smoothie, or oatmeal,…
Heartwarming Charity – HeartLife Foundation When someone suffers from heart disease, it is a long journey of learning how to stay healthy. Each individual requires assistance from the health care system, but there is also much that they can do themselves to prevent heart failure and stay healthy. With the correct guidance, support and engagement,…
Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada. Data from the Public Health Agency of Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System indicates that approximately 2.4 million Canadians age 20 and over live with diagnosed heart disease and that every hour, about twelve Canadians age 20 and over die with diagnosed heart disease. Here…
Rainbow Pad Thai Summer is inching closer and with it comes a schedule full of activities for the whole family. When running around and on the go, it can be tempting to call for a pizza, order SkipTheDishes, or eat the fast packaged foods found in the pantry. The problem is that when we are…
It’s amazing to reflect on how medicine and life saving devices have evolved over the last 100 years. Couple that with the advancement in technology and there’s no doubt that in the next 100 years, saving lives will become even more advanced and probable. One life saving tool that was invented and has evolved over…
Famous People Who Suffered from a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest Did you know that heart-related emergencies can happen to anyone? Although many believe that heart attacks and cardiac arrest only occur to individuals in their senior years, every person of every age and gender can experience a heart-related event – even the famous! Although…
Heartwarming Charity – Children’s Heart Society Heart disease affects people of every age, even children. Many children across the globe are born with congenital heart disease or acquire it early in their lifetime. Families with children who suffer from heart disease often require additional emotional and financial support throughout the process of doctor appointments and…
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 35,000 to 45,000 people die of sudden cardiac arrest each year with a frequency of roughly 1 per 1000 people 35 years of age or older per year. Sadly, the survival rate of victims of sudden cardiac arrest (outside of a hospital) is approximately 5 percent.…
Companies that Care Day – Canadian Companies that are Making a Difference! March 18th is ‘Companies that Care Day!’ There are so many things a company can do to show their support for the community, the city, and the country. Many Canadian companies display they are socially responsible by matching donations, create a fantastic place…