Smoking Impacts Heart Health

Clearing the Air: The Serious Impact of Smoking on Heart Health Fifty years ago, smoking was considered the norm and was even advertised as healthy, but now it is recognized as one of the worst things to do for your health. This is due to the fact that smoking is a...

Spring into Better Heart Health

April is typically a month of new beginnings. It’s a time we can get outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather and be more active.  Consider it a time to begin your journey into better health. Heart and Stroke suggests that “for those looking for the fountain of youth,...

Hypertension

Why Should You Care About Hypertension?   Recently the number of people diagnosed with hypertension has been on the rise. Hypertension Canada says that about 1 in 5 Canadians live with this chronic disease. The term hypertension is a medical term used to describe...

Heart Disease can be prevented.

  Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation nine out of ten Canadians have at least one risk factor for developing heart disease and your risk increases with the more risk factors you have. The...

Getting Heart Healthy in 2023

It’s that time of the year again, when people are purchasing healthy foods, renewing gym memberships, and getting to bed at a reasonable hour in an effort to improve their physical and mental well-being, including their heart health.  However, New Year’s resolutions...

Heartfelt Wishes from Northern Hearts

Heartfelt Wishes from Northern Hearts for 2022 Have you been keeping up with Northern Hearts programs this year? As you may or may not know, Northern Hearts is a local non-profit organization with a mission to provide the public with educational resources and...