Understanding Risk Factors
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Heart Healthy Changes to Canada’s Food Guide
Canada’s Food Guide has gone through an overhaul, and the result has some great new recommendations to help keep Canadian Hearts Healthy! What’s different: There has been a shift from the four food groups we are used to with recommended servings in each, to a more simple “pattern of eating” approach. The food guide recommends filling…
Superfoods for Heart Health: Blueberries
Blog Series: Superfoods for Heart Health Post 2: The Berry Boost – Blueberries for a Healthy Heart Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, blueberries are more than just a delicious snack; they’re a powerhouse for heart health. These tiny, vibrant berries are packed with compounds that benefit your cardiovascular system, making them a true…
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…