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...
Hearts in February are most commonly associated with Valentine’s Day, but did you know it is also designated as Heart Month across North America. An entire month to spread awareness about the importance of heart health and an opportunity to focus on what we can do to...
January is a month of new beginnings and resolutions. The start of a new year is a great time to think about making healthier lifestyle changes. Many people set goals or challenges for themselves to accomplish throughout the year. Dry January is a great way to start a...
How to Have a Healthy Heart Holiday The American Heart Association indicates that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than any other time of year. While there are various theories to explain why heart attacks are so prevalent over the...
According to Cleveland Clinic there are more than 537 million adults worldwide living with some form of diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month aims to raise awareness about the different types of diabetes, the importance of prevention, common risk...
Did you know that according to the American Heart Association, having poor social relationships can increase your risk of developing heart disease by up to 29%? Believe it or not, staying social and maintaining good relationships can have a positive effect on heart...
