Out with the old, in with the new! As we celebrate the start of 2020, we also begin thinking about the infamous new year’s resolution lists that we all make - but do we actually follow them? Does the list include living a more heart healthy lifestyle? The start of a new year is the...
We’ve all heard the claims that drinking a little alcohol each day is beneficial to your health. But is there truth in that statement? According to John Hopkins Medicine, some studies support the idea that moderate alcohol consumption lowers the risk of dying from heart disease. However, on the flip side, drinking excessively can contribute...
The festive season is a time for friends, family and spreading joy and holiday cheer! We begin to see holiday parties ramp up, which also means copious amounts of food and drink. But the festive season isn’t just about eating and celebrating, it’s also about the cold winter weather! Winter, not to mention holiday stress,...
In Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death next to cancer. Heart disease does not discriminate and affects individuals of all ages. Some are born with heart disease (congenital heart disease) and some develop heart disease due to a variety of reasons, including poor diet and health and genetics. Ischemic heart disease...
It is estimated that over 3 million Canadians over the age of 18 suffer from anxiety disorder, and more than 27 per cent of sufferers reported that the disorder affected their lives, making simple activities and work challenging. But anxiety can cause a slew of health issues, including heart disease. If you suffer from anxiety disorder, it’s important to take steps...
According to Diabetes Canada, 11 million Canadians are currently living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which your body either can't produce insulin or can't properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreas and its role is to regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in the...
Food is what fuels our body, and what we put in it matters! The saying ‘you are what you eat’ is quite accurate, actually. The food you eat directly affects your entire body, inside and out – this includes your heart. Food nourishes our bodies and allows it to function properly. Eat good foods, and...
Obesity in Canada continues to be a big problem - According to the Government of Canada Health Canada Blog, although adult obesity in Canada has been relatively steady since 2004, the percentage of adults who are obese today is twice as high as it was in 1978-1979, from 13.8 per cent to 28. 2 per...
Water, otherwise known as H2O, is vital to our overall health, including our heart health. In fact, it comprises 60 per cent of our body weight and is responsible for getting rid of waste through urination, perspiration and bowel movements. Water also helps to protect sensitive tissues and cushions joints, but also plays an important...
Vaping is a relatively new phenomenon that has been deemed ‘healthier than smoking cigarettes.’ According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, users believe vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking. This, however, is starting to prove false with many stories of users falling ill and suffering from respiratory and heart issues. What is vaping? Vaping...
