Understanding and Managing Stress
Stress is your response to a stressor such as an environmental condition or a stimulus. It is your body's method of reacting to a challenge. Stress, when it persists over … Continued
Topic: Healthy Living
When to Check Your Blood Cholesterol
There are 2 types of cholesterol – good and bad. It's so important to keep it at healthy levels because high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart … Continued
Tracking Your Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Wallet Card Download this wallet card from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada to track your blood pressure measurements. Download File, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of … Continued
5 Tips to Help You Remember Your Medication
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends that you get your blood pressure checked at least once every year by a healthcare provider. Healthy lifestyle habits can reduce your … Continued
11 Actions to Control Your Blood Pressure
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends that you get your blood pressure checked at least once every year by a healthcare provider. Healthy lifestyle habits can reduce your … Continued
Blood Pressure and Your Brain
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends that you get your blood pressure checked at least once every year by a healthcare provider. There are certain factors that can … Continued
Smoking and Dementia
The risk of developing dementia appears to increase as a result of conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels, particularly when these occur at mid-life. These conditions include: High … Continued
Brain Health and Heart Health
The risk of developing dementia appears to increase as a result of conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels, particularly when these occur at mid-life. These conditions include: High … Continued
Choose a Healthy Lifestyle
Taking care of your general health and paying attention to your “health numbers” are practical actions you can take to improve your brain health. By making healthy lifestyle choices, you … Continued
My Personal Action Plan
Completing a personal action plan can greatly enhance your motivation and keep you focused on what you can confidently achieve. It’s important that you succeed! Take some time to think … Continued