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Heart & Stroke news releases

News release: Simpler is better when it comes to healthy eating

First of its kind research in Canada links ultra-processed food consumption to ill health

News release: Study confirms epidemic e-cigarette rates and increase in tobacco use among youth

Decades of successful tobacco control policy in danger of going up in smoke

News release: A Quebec first: Research chair in women's heart health

Heart & Stroke and McGill University to create Early-Career Professorship in Women's Heart Health

News release: Urgent action on dementia needed as population ages

Heart & Stroke calls for immediate prevention initiatives to reduce growing rate of vascular dementia

News release: Pharmacare report a prescription for success

Speedy implementation of recommendations will improve health and reduce costs

Position statements

Heart & Stroke positions on key health policy issues.

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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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