Christmas is in our sights — a season of warmth, generosity, and reflection. As the lights glow and the world slows, this time of year gently invites us to look inward. It is the perfect moment to reflect on three timeless “nutrients” that keep the human...
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to focus on a condition that affects many in our community. At Northern Hearts and Curans Heart Centre, we believe that early detection is the key to prevention. Today, we want to share some exciting new tools that...
Walking is one of the most accessible and effective forms of exercise for supporting heart health. It is a moderate-intensity aerobic activity that helps improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system by strengthening the heart muscle and improving blood...
In the last Heart Beats issue the “Ozempic (semaglutide) Craze” was reviewed. The initial scientific studies were looking for a medication to treat stomach ulcers and in doing so found out that one of the medications they were trying could help treat type 2 Diabetes....
“Ozempic” has been in the news lately and most recently has been promoted and known as a medication to help with weight loss. But what is Ozempic? Why is it used for diabetes? Does it promote weight loss? Most importantly does it help to modify heart disease? Heart...
Did you know that according to Stats Canada, 1 in 12 Canadians over the age of 20 have been diagnosed with heart disease? That means nearly 2.6 million people across Canada live with this condition. Although there is a high prevalence of heart disease across the...
