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).
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Heart & Stroke news releases
News release: Heart & Stroke reminds Canadians to call 9-1-1 for heart attacks, stroke, cardiac arrest
News release: Doug Roth appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Heart & Stroke
News release: ASA no longer recommended to prevent first stroke, heart disease
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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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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