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Heart & Stroke news releases
News release: Heart & Stroke welcomes new vaping legislation
News release: Measha Brueggergosman joins Heart & Stroke women’s campaign
News release: Heart & Stroke receives Imagine Canada accreditation
News release: Heart & Stroke welcomes Ontario private members bill to create an AED registry
News release: Making election promises a reality
News release: ‘Cannabis may be legal, but we need to address the public health impact’
News release: Better access to care and more education needed to improve lives of children living with stroke
News release: Technology as effective for post-stroke rehab as traditional care
Media advisory: The Canadian Stroke Congress in Ottawa, Oct. 3-5
News release: New poll reveals overwhelming support for pharmacare
Position statements
Heart & Stroke positions on key health policy issues.
Saturated fat, heart disease and stroke
What role do fats play in a healthy diet? See the latest research and learn how what’s needed to help Canadians eat healthier to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Sugar, heart disease and stroke
Canadians consume too much added sugar and it’s harming our health. See Heart & Stroke recommendations for limiting sugar and how we can work together to make it happen.
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Dietary sodium, heart disease and stroke
Too much salt can cause your blood pressure to rise, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. See our recommendations for helping Canadians consume less sodium.
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