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Cardiovascular disease

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Heart health

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer among Canadian adults and includes a variety of illnesses that affect the heart and blood vessels. Risk factors include poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, being overweight and a family history of heart disease. Read

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Cholesterol

The body needs cholesterol to function. But it’s important to maintain a healthy balance between HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein), which carries cholesterol to the liver to be eliminated, and LDL (low-density lipoprotein), which accumulates in the arteries and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Read

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Triglycerides

Be ready to react in the event of myocardial infarction

Did you know that, on average, heart attack victims arrive at the hospital 5 hours after the onset of symptoms? Don't take this type of risk! Read

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Heart failure

It is a well-known fact that, when a car engine has trouble turning, all of its components are slowed down. The same is true for a person affected by heart failure. A great number of symptoms can be felt daily when one lives with a failing heart. Read

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The benefits of smoking cessation for your heart

As you know, smoking has many harmful effects on health, including the heart and blood vessels. Cigarettes are the number one enemy of cardiovascular health. Read

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