Water May Help Protect Heart
By Wendy Haaf Drink up: staying well hydrated could help reduce your chances of developing heart failure later in life.…
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Heart Patients Value Virtual Care
By Wendy Haaf In an April 2021 online survey of more than 3,000 Canadians with cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke, or vascular cognitive impairment) and caregivers, more than half said that they want to continue to have the option of…
Even Short Spurts of Walking Offer Benefits
You needn’t aim for 10,000 steps a day—just get your feet moving By Caitlin Finlay Whether you go for…
Yoga May Ease Symptoms for Heart Patients
Researchers say yoga can reduce the effects of atrial fibrillation By Wendy Haaf Practising yoga seems to reduce the…
8 Weeks to a Healthier Heart?
Eating more fruits and veggies seems to be the key By Wendy Haaf Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce…
Apple Watch’s Heart-Rhythm Monitor Not Reliable?
Alerts from the Apple Watch’s heart-rhythm monitor may be false alarms By Caitlin Finlay While many smartwatches and fitness bands…
Heart-Healthy Habits Reduce Dementia Risk
The healthier your behaviour, the lower your risk By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/noipornpan. Leading a heart-healthy lifestyle is linked to…
Your Heart and Menopause
Are you taking good care of your ticker? By Wendy Haaf If you think heart disease is a man’s problem,…
