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Contains a variety of sources of information on cardiovascular disease for you or your family to use to learn about and manage this condition.
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It is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and is also the most common diagnosis for Canadian adults.
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Many things affect your cholesterol levels. Read nutrition information on labels and menus and choose foods lower in saturated and trans fats.
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With all of the different risk factors and screening tests for heart disease, interpreting what the numbers (your results) mean is important.
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Cardiac arrest is when an individual stops breathing and has no heartbeat at all.
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A stroke is a cardiovascular event that cuts off the blood flow to the brain. As with heart attacks, many people who experience a stroke do not seek medical treatment quickly enough.
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It affects one in five Canadians and is the number one risk factor for stroke.
You can’t see it or feel it, but five million Canadians have hypertension, also
called high blood pressure.
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In this issue of Health Issues Magazine, we provide information on the risk factors for CVD that mainly affect the heart and what you can do to reduce them. Read on to learn how you can take steps towards taking care of your heart – your friend for life!
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There are many ways to measure weight and the amount of body fat you have. Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference are two methods that can give you an idea of your risk for heart disease.
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The sooner you quit, the better off your heart health will be.
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So how do you know when stress is getting the better of you? While some stress can be beneficial, you may need to learn how to reduce or deal with your stress more effectively.
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For both men and women, CVD is something to be concerned about. Contrary to popular belief, women are equally at risk for developing heart disease as men.
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