Your Heart and Brain Are More Connected Than You Think
Canada's first brain-heart guideline calls on doctors to treat heart, brain, and mental health together. Here's what patients need to know.
Health Canada Approves Ozempic to Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Health Canada expands Ozempic approval to include reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart or kidney disease.
Heart Health Starts in Childhood: Paediatricians Calling for Universal Cholesterol Screening for Kids
The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends lipid screening for children ages 2–10 to identify heart risks and genetic conditions like FH early.
New CPR Guidelines for Canada: Why “Rescue Breaths” are Back for Kids
Heart & Stroke’s updated guidelines emphasize that children need rescue breaths during CPR, as their cardiac arrests are typically oxygen-related.
6 Million Canadians Living with Heart Disease: New 2026 Report
Heart & Stroke report reveals 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Learn about the new data on hypertension, diabetes, and vaping.
The Science of Sweat: How Saunas Boost Heart & Brain Health
Explore the life-extending benefits of sauna use. Compare traditional and infrared costs, health benefits and safety in our expert guide.
Eat Your Way to a Healthier Heart with a Metabolic Coach
From balancing blood sugar to reducing inflammation, Certified Metabolic Coaches help you use food as medicine for your heart and overall wellbeing.
Free Online Tool Reveals Your Heart and Stroke Risks: Don’t Wait for a Wake-Up Call
Most Canadians worry about heart and brain health. Heart & Stroke’s new Risk Screen helps assess personal risks and take action.
Vitamin K2: Your Ally to Combat Bone Loss
From bone density to heart health, vitamin K2 plays a powerful role. See why the MK-7 form of the vitamin leads the way.
The Critical Cholesterol Test Your Doctor Might Be Missing
Standard cholesterol tests miss key risks. ApoB and Lp(a) tests may provide vital heart-health indicators that you and your doctor need to know about.
Most Women Don’t Know Their Unique Stroke Risks – Do You?
Estrogen can protect the brain—but when it shifts, risk rises. Learn how every phase of womanhood affects your stroke risk.
The Surprising Heart Risks of Being a Die-Hard Hockey Fan
Heart rates spike 75% during nail-biting games. Here’s how to keep your ticker playoff-safe.