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Have you recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, more commonly referred to as Afib? You’re not alone; the Heart & Stroke foundation reported 200,000 Canadians living with Afib in 2020. Atrial fibrillation is the most common form of heart arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is when the heart beats too quickly, too slowly or irregularly.
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The days are longer, everything is green, the weather is warm. What could be bad about getting physically active this summer?
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Are you concerned about increasing your heart rate with exercise after your heart attack? Looking for a little guidance?
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We have all heard the saying, drink 8 glasses of water a day to keep yourself hydrated but why is it so important?
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How to navigate life post diagnosis and achieve better outcomes while navigating heart health.
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Technology for wellness and connectedness in a post-COVID world If you’ve participated in one of our Zoom classes, or enjoyed our exercise & education video library, you’re part of a growing group that has taken to technology to continue on our wellness journey as we work to flatten the curve. All across the world, doctors,…
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The whats, the why’s and the what-nexts of a hypertension diagnosis. High blood pressure, sometimes known as hypertension, is a condition where blood circulating throughout the body exerts too high of a pressure against the walls of the blood vessels (think of water flowing through a hose, the pressure needs to be “just right” or…
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Always listen to your Doctor or Cardiac Rehab Specialist when choosing to exercise, this blog is for information purposes and does not replace the advice of Health Professionals. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology states that Older Adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week. Physical Activity reduces our…
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A hospitality Professional’s guide to heart-healthy dine-in and takeout choices. Adjusting to a heart healthy way of eating can be tricky as we learn the ropes. Trickier still; how do we adjust our eating habits while enjoying a meal in a restaurant or while ordering takeout? As a former hospitality professional, I have compiled some…
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