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.
Protecting Canada’s Kids: The Hidden Risk in Your Child’s Favourite Cartoon Snacks
A Canadian report finds many kids’ snacks with cartoon characters are high in sugar, sodium or fat, raising concerns about food marketing to children.
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.
Snow & Grit: The 6 Most Demanding Winter Olympic Sports
Explore the grueling world of winter athletics. From biathlon’s cardio-clash to figure skating’s grace, we rank the six hardest Olympic disciplines.
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.
Health Canada Authorizes First GLP-1 Pill to Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Health Canada authorizes RYBELSUS® as the first oral GLP-1 to reduce heart attack and stroke risk in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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.
Empower and Inform Your Menopause Journey: Expert Interview with Amanda Thebe
Author, nutritionist, and women’s health advocate Amanda Thebe shares insights on hormone therapy, nutrition, strength training, and lifestyle strategies — showing why understanding your body is the most powerful tool for thriving through midlife.
Dietary Supplements: Know the Risks of Taking Too Much
More isn’t better. Discover how overdoing popular dietary supplements —from fish oil to B12—can damage your health.
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.