Is golf good for your heart? Simply put…absolutely. Golf is a heart healthy activity. The earliest account of a golf-like game taking place was in the Netherlands on February 26th, 1297. It was played with a ‘colf’ or ‘kolf’, a Dutch word for stick, bat or club. This...
The Aging Heart As you age, every system in your body ages with you and the heart is no exception. It varies from person to person and there are certain factors that determine how fast aging occurs. Initially your heart slowly increases its function, reaching a peak...
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...
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,...
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 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...
