Catching zzzz’s – How sleep impacts your heart health
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Sternal Precautions following Open Heart Surgery
Have you had open heart surgery? Here are some things you need to know as you begin your recovery process. Many of you will have been given information from the hospital or your doctor after you were discharged from hospital. Commonly this advice tells you not to lift anything more than 5 pounds, and restricts you…
I am Sick! Should I Exercise? How about my Heart?
So, I am currently on day 5 of my “Man Cold”. My symptoms include fever, sore throat, cough and congestion. These are pretty standard symptoms for a viral upper respiratory tract infection. I must say, however, that this one has been a little tougher than most I have experienced. I am getting very tired of…
Exercise and smoky skies! Yes it impacts your heart!!
With much of Canada on fire, many of us are struggling with how to cope with the significant change in our air quality. Our lungs, eyes, & throat are all taking a beating just maintaining our daily routines in these smoky conditions. Our hearts however, can also be impacted. The smoke in the air right…