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Healthy living Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebMake healthy lifestyle choices. Many risk factors for heart disease and stroke are in your power to control. Explore our heart-healthy tips on diet, exercise, stress and more. Eat well. Learn how heart-healthy choices …

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Healthy eating Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebImprove your heart and brain health by eating a healthy balanced diet. Read more Vegetables and fruit. Vegetables and fruit are packed with nutrients. Aim for 7–10 …

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How a healthy heart works Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebYour heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Normal heart rate varies from person to person, but a normal adult resting heart rate is usually about 60 to 100 beats per minute. During rest, your heartbeat …

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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

WebHeart & Stroke’s ACLS program, based on the 2020 Guidelines, provides hands-on learning that builds on your Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, teaches you when and how to use the …

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Fats and oils Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebOne type is omega-3, which can help prevent clotting of blood, reducing the risk of stroke and also helps lower triglycerides, a type of blood fat linked to heart disease. The best …

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Heartsaver® CPR AED

WebChoosing the right Heartsaver® course that best suits your needs. Heartsaver® CPR AED program offers two levels of course content: Level A (adult only) and Level C (adult, child …

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Healthy eating basics Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebA healthy diet includes: 1. Eating lots of vegetables and fruit. This is one of the most important diet habits. Vegetables and fruit are packed with nutrients (antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre) and help you …

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DASH Diet Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebBoth Canada’s Food Guide and the DASH diet focus on vegetables, fruit, whole grains and protein choices such as nuts, seeds, beans, lean meats, poultry, fish and low- fat dairy …

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An all-Canadian healthy diet Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebLentils and split peas (dal) Kidney, black turtle, adzuki, fava, pinto, otebo and small red beans. Flax, hemp and chia seeds, either whole or ground. Sunflower and …

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Course: BLS for Healthcare Provider (C)

Web8. Cost. $85.00. The BLS Provider course is a complete in-person experience where you will learn through lectures, video segments, practice and coaching, guided by …

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High blood pressure Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebHeart & Stroke recommends that Canadians eat less than 2,300 mg of sodium (about 1 tsp / 5 mL of salt) a day total from processed foods and salt added during food preparation …

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Lifestyle risk factors Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebNot enough exercise. Being physically active is good for your heart and brain. People who are not active have double the risk of heart disease and stroke as well as increased risk …

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Healthy weight and waist Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebMeasuring waist circumference can help to assess obesity-related health risk. Even at a healthy weight, excess fat carried around the waist can increase your risk of high blood …

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Managing cholesterol Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebBeing physically active will help improve your cholesterol levels and general heart health. Aim for 150 minutes a week. That is less than 25 minutes per day! Choose activities you …

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Vegetables and fruit Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebMany vegetables and fruit are particularly rich in vitamin C and in beta-carotene, which is a form of vitamin A. These work as antioxidants in your body, helping to slow down or …

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Eat to lower your cholesterol Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebChoose more fibre. Studies show eating fibre, especially the soluble type that’s found in foods such as oats, barley, oranges and eggplant, can help lower unhealthy cholesterol …

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The benefits of omega-3 fats Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebThe therapeutic dose for heart health is higher; check with your doctor to see what’s right for you. Fish is the best source of DHA and EPA. All fish will be a good …

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TIA Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebWhen talking to your doctor about your health, include your mental health in the conversation. Follow these steps. Know the signs. Call 9-1-1 if you experience them. …

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How optimism benefits your health Heart and Stroke Foundation

WebOptimism can keep you from an early grave. A positive mindset is associated with better health and a lower chance of disease. A review of 15 studies with over …

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