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True Story: ‘I Survived a Heart Transplant’

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True Story: ‘I Survived a Heart Transplant’

Donna Hart, a 56-year-old from Ontario, went from being carefree to bedridden in just a matter of weeks. She shares her heart transplant success story

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Hawthorn: A Natural Way to Boost Heart Health

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Hawthorn: A Natural Way to Boost Heart Health

Hawthorn has been a popular natural remedy used to improve heart health since ancient times

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Why aren’t women worried about heart disease?

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Why aren’t women worried about heart disease?

Heart disease is the second leading cause of death for women in Canada (behind cancer), yet we rarely think of heart disease as a ‘woman’s issue.’ That needs to change says health writer Kerrie Lee Brown, who had a heart attack at 39

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How much sodium do we really consume?

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How much sodium do we really consume?

Excessive sodium intake is contributing to a high rate of cardiovascular disease. Here’s a look at sodium consumption around the world

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New research on women and the symptoms of heart attack

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New research on women and the symptoms of heart attack

Be aware of the symptoms, and cut your risk of death by heart attack

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News: Skipping breakfast could harm your heart

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News: Skipping breakfast could harm your heart

  You’ve probably heard the saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but a new study sheds light on just how important it is. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found that, in a comprehensive 16-year study of men aged 45-82, those who skipped breakfast were 27 percent more likely […]

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The 6 best exercises for heart health

Stephanie Gray

The 6 best exercises for heart health

Improve your cardiovascular fitness with these heart-pumping types of physical activity

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4 ways yoga is good for your heart

Jennifer Goldberg

4 ways yoga is good for your heart

Yoga is a great way to stay fit, but new research suggests that regular practice can offer you much more than toned arms and abs. Here’s how hitting the mat can help improve your heart health

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8 surprising heart disease risks

Lisa Bendall

8 surprising heart disease risks

It’s well-known that fatty foods, smoking and inactivity are risk factors for heart disease. But new research has revealed some other risks that may surprise you

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The truth about estrogen and heart disease

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The truth about estrogen and heart disease

Estrogen can only protect women for so long, and adopting healthy habits early is key to preventing heart disease

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5 ways to love your heart today

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5 ways to love your heart today

Make every day World Heart Day and honour your cardiovascular health by following these five simple strategies for a healthier heart

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The ultimate guide to a healthy heart

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The ultimate guide to a healthy heart

Here’s everything you need to know about living a healthy lifestyle and protecting your heart

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Joannie Rochette: A champion for heart health

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Joannie Rochette: A champion for heart health

The world watched as Joannie Rochette skated at the Vancouver Winter Olympics just days after losing her mom to a heart attack. One year later she is using her story to save other women from heart disease

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Can you spot the signs of a heart attack?

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Can you spot the signs of a heart attack?

More than 16,000 Canadians die as the result of a heart attack every year. Get to know the symptoms and the warning signs

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Quiz: How old is your heart?

Lesley Young

Quiz: How old is your heart?

You may blow out an extra candle on your birthday cake every year, but just how old is your heart? Take our quiz to determine the "vascular age" of your ticker

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Foods that will help your heart

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Foods that will help your heart

Making changes to your diet is one of the best ways to prevent heart disease. So why not start making healthier choices right now? Here’s what to put on your menu

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Quiz: How healthy is your heart?

Fiona Wagner

Quiz: How healthy is your heart?

Take our quiz to find out if your heart health knowledge adds up

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7 foods that help prevent heart disease

Richard Béliveau, Ph.D., and Denis Gingras, Ph.D., authors of Eating Well, Living Well

7 foods that help prevent heart disease

Eating right is a key component of lowering your risk of heart disease. Get started with these seven foods you should be eating regularly

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5 ways to make your heart live longer

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5 ways to make your heart live longer

Heart disease is a major killer of Canadians’but it doesn’t have to be that way. Find out about the 5 key ways to increase your heart’s life span

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Fight Heart Disease with Green Tea

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Fight Heart Disease with Green Tea

The list of benefits derived from green tea just keeps growing.

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