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Does your child know what to do in an emergency?
It's important for you and your children to know how to react when a family member is in distress. The Foundation encourages every household to be prepared, especially in a cardiac emergency, by using the Heart&Stroke CPR Anytime™ Family & Friends™ Personal Learning Program kit. Here's how.
Should you buy organic?
By Cara Rosenbloom, RD
Many parents wonder whether organic foods are healthier for their families than conventionally grown foods. Here's what you need to know.
Kid-friendly meals
Try these fun, healthy recipes: Chicken and veggie bake and Banana pudding. |
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What's keeping you from learning CPR?
Only an estimated 15% of Canadians know how to perform CPR to help someone survive a cardiac arrest. Since 80% of cardiac arrests occur at home or in public places, it is very likely that you could be faced with having to respond to a medical emergency. If you're one of the 85% who don't know CPR, what's holding you back? No time? Afraid? The Foundation has real solutions for all your concerns. Read on. |
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Are you a parent, grandparent or guardian?
You may wish to receive our special edition of He@lthline for Parents. In addition to the health information in the general edition, you also get recipes and nutrition information geared to children to help them adopt lifelong healthy habits. Subscribe today! |
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Fibre up, bloating down
By Cara Rosenbloom, RD
Most Canadians know that fibre is good for the heart. But how to get it into your diet without causing digestive upset? Try these nine tips to fill up on fibre without the uncomfortable side effects. |
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Neither rain, nor snow, nor...
The change of seasons may sabotage your resolve to stay active. But don't let bad weather stop you. By planning ahead, you can feel motivated, even when it's cold outside. Here are 11 ways to keep your heart healthy in winter. |
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Why is this researcher riding a tricycle?
Dr. Brian McCrindle wants children born with congenital heart disease to be more physically active.
Read how he's going about it. |
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Help raise funds for the Foundation
Buy a bottle of Metamucil in November, and $1 per purchase will go the Heart and Stroke Foundation, up to a total of $100,000. Read more. |
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Volunteer for Heart Month now!
Join the tens of thousands of people across Canada in the Heart and Stroke Foundation's largest grassroots fundraising initiative – the Heart Month Campaign. You can help save people's lives just by giving a few hours of your time this February to collect donations in your neighbourhood or by raising funds online! Please volunteer now. |
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We would love to hear from you!
To help us serve you better, please take a few minutes to give us your feedback about whether the information on our heart disease, stroke and healthy living pages is meeting your needs. Please take the survey now. |
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Recipe makeover contest winner!
This month, Lindsay Bertrand won the Health Check™ Makeover contest by submitting her Indian korma recipe to the Foundation's registered dietitians. Read how they made her recipe heart healthier. The contest continues. Send your recipe for a Health Check Makeover today. |
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