Heart & Stroke responds to COVID-19 outbreak
Get the latest information and program and event updates from Heart & Stroke in response to the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Media centre
Heart & Stroke news releases
News release: Hat tip to Health Canada for proposal to cap nicotine levels in vapes
News release: Heart & Stroke wellness program beats hypertension
News release: New Heart & Stroke board chair brings digital savvy to help beat heart disease and stroke
News release: The fourth edition of A jewel of life raises more than $120,000 to benefit Heart & Stroke
News release: Survey finds majority of people living with heart disease or stroke feel highly vulnerable during pandemic
News release: Heart & Stroke urges Canadians to act quickly to save more lives
2020 Spotlight on Women
Women’s heart and brain health has been under-researched for too long, but that’s starting to change. The 2020 Heart & Stroke Spotlight on Women delves into highly promising advances. It tells the stories of three women with life-threatening diagnoses, and how new research can transform their lives.
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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E-cigarettes in Canada: Protecting youth
Emerging evidence indicates e-cigarettes are a gateway to tobacco, cannabis and nicotine addiction. See Heart & Stroke recommendations on how to curb the escalating youth vaping crisis.
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Pharmacare position statement: The case for action
Heart & Stroke recommendations on attaining universal access to necessary prescription medications in Canada.Heart & Stroke recommendations on attaining universal access to necessary prescription medications in Canada.
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