Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada and includes coronary heart disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), congenital heart defects and blood vessel diseases. Research suggests 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…
Health Technology That Can Help Your Heart! We all know how to help our hearts – exercise regularly, add new heart-healthy ingredients into our meal plan, and work to reduce our stress levels. But with the many advancements in health technology, there is so much more we can do! According to the Heart and Stroke…
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…