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heart disease remains a leading health challenge in canada. this comprehensive hub covers prevention, from cholesterol management to surgical recovery. content spans the spectrum of cardiac care, integrating stats on heart health with lifestyle advice. patient stories of bypass and rehab offer a human look at the mechanics of survival.

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heart health
we walk uhnited rita spiteri
how a heart transplant turned one woman into a vocal advocate for organ donation
jenny milne heart failure
heart failure in your 20s: not just an 'older person's disease'
black woman in medical exam. doctor listening to her heart.
how hormonal milestones impact heart health
reducing heart disease risk
diagnosed with heart disease: understanding risks, finding support and getting the right treatment plan 
sauna therapy
how sauna therapy acts as a passive exercise for your heart
jeffery reynolds. man in the hospital wearing a hospital gown receiving treatment,
two young p.e.i. survivors of stroke and heart problems share their journey
heart & stroke report 2025
heart and stroke report: canada making progress, but the fight against heart disease is far from over
 
dr. robert cusimano leaders in health
leaders in health: dr. robert cusimano’s rare talent and desire to share it
rare heart surgery uhn's peter munk cardiac centre
rare heart surgery gives teenage girl her life and future back
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what does your vo2 max score tell you about your fitness?
christinefaubertadriascaranaheart&stroketool
new heart and stroke tool helps women understand and change their risk of cardiovascular disease
multiethnic group of cheerful people enjoying stretching exercises at sports break in office
movement offsets health damage of prolonged sitting at work
in the lounge zone. colleagues spending time in the lounge zone in the office
workplace design and how it influences health
four people of mixed ethnicities hold the warrior pose in a sunlit, minimalist yoga studio, showcasing concentration and balance
how uhn and the canada india foundation are innovating care models through the power of yoga
aubyn baker-riley - older woman posing for a photo in a hobbit's house
what it feels like: heart failure and the pursuit of 'a certain quality of life'
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stethoscope, examination and doctor with senior woman at hospital for lungs, chest or breathing assessment. heart, listen and elderly patient consulting cardiologist for heartbeat, pulse or checkup
semaglutide heart benefits backed by new wave of research
dr malal ouzounian leaders in health
leaders in health: dr. maral ouzounian paving the way for women in heart surgery (q and a)
young black man looking concerned while reading something on his laptop. holding coffee and using computer.
why political stress could be harming your heart
side view of a young woman doing stretching exercise in office
lowering your risk of heart disease: misconceptions around exercise and a sedentary lifestyle
jim kaveney poses for a photo. middle aged man posing for a photo.
what it feels like: learning to listen to your heart with atrial fibrillation (afib)
depressed woman feeling overwhelmed with bad emotions and feelings
broken heart syndrome: what it is, why it happens and how to heal
female middle-aged doctor using stethoscope to examine patient.
diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension: guide to getting care in canada
 
female nurse wearing uniform listening to senior male patient's chest in private hospital room - stock photo
opinion: how to empower those at greatest risk of heart failure to pursue testing and treatment
two couples socializing on terrace together
research suggests social connection helps prevent heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes
shot of a doctor listening to a senior man's heartbeat during a checkup
research shows heart muscle can heal itself with right support and rest
close-up of female cardiologist doctor examining lungs of elderly senior male patient at home using stethoscope. nurse listening with stethoscope to back of mature adult man in hospital room.
heart disease patients at higher risk for stimulant drug toxicity death: study highlights importance of stigma and screening
ozempic insulin injection pen for diabetics and weight loss.
wegovy approved for lowered risk of heart attack: what it means for people living with obesity and heart disease
high angle view of sporty blonde young caucasian woman wearing black sportswear running on the stairs in morning with golden sunrise. health conscious concept
new research shows five minutes of daily exercise can lower blood pressure
kirsty mcgeown posing for a photo with her sons josh and dylan at her 50th birthday. balloons in the background.
what it feels like: leaning on love and friendship with pulmonary hypertension
hands holding heart anatomy, organ donor, cardiac heart cancer, health care hopital service concept
heart failure in canada: stats, impact and resources
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female middle-aged doctor using stethoscope to examine patient.
diagnosed with heart failure: managing symptoms, finding support and getting the right treatment plan
cardiovascular disease cvd, doctor with heart human model anatomy for treatment patient in hospital.
what is heart failure? complex, chronic and misunderstood
senior couple cooking together at home meal preparation
study finds anti-inflammatory foods can lower dementia risk for those with cardiometabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke
profile picture of dr. subodh verma - middle aged man in suit with tie
study highlights wegovy's expanding benefits from obesity to heart disease
doctor holding red heart. selective focus, man's hands in close-up. concept of good health, cardiovascular diseases prevention, healthy lifestyle promotion, human organ donation, implantation
gut health and heart disease: study shows bacteria impacts cholesterol and cardiovascular health
dr. aaron phillips and his team at the university of calgary
funding solutions for people with spinal cord injury
baby girl during medical examination at pediatrician's looking at camera.
congenital heart disease in canada: stats, resources and living with the condition
 
female hands in knitted mittens with snowy heart against snow background. love, winter and valentines day romantic creative concept with copy space for text
wear red day 2024: women still underdiagnosed and undertreated with heart disease, stroke
first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation course using automated external defibrillator device, aed.
surviving cardiac arrest: heart and stroke study highlights alarming stats for canadians
close up photo of mother and daughter at graduation ceremony. lisa and rachael wright.
how i care for congenital heart disease: 'we thought we were going to lose her'
unrecognizable young female doctor examining a small girl with stethoscope in her office. close up.
what it feels like: 'you need to advocate for yourself' with congenital heart disease
portrait picture of a woman standing on the beach. nathalie lacoste-hofmann.
what it feels like: one day at a time with congenital heart disease
heart-shaped lollipop with broken edge.
poll shows canadians have misconceptions about heart attack, cardiac arrest and stroke
grownup daughter soothe aged mother holds her hand feeling empathy for her grief. can grief cause a broken heart?
severe grief can take a physical toll on your heart, study says
an illustration of a man holding his head
after stroke, 1 in 3 at risk of developing dementia within five years
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