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heart failure in canada: stats, impact and resources
heart failure has been called an 'epidemic' as the most rapidly rising cardiovascular disease in canada, but as many as four in every 10 of us don't know what heart failure is.
karen hawthorne
heart health
oct 16, 2024
heart failure is one of the top reasons why people in canada are hospitalized, and one in five heart failure patients will be readmitted to hospital within a month of being discharged.

diagnosed with heart failure: managing symptoms, finding support and getting the right treatment plan
if left untreated, severe heart failure can require hospitalization on a ventilator or for surgery for blocked arteries or heart valve repair. heart failure is among the top reasons for hospitalization in canada.
karen hawthorne
heart health
oct 10, 2024
the main signs of heart failure she looks for when a patient comes into her clinic are shortness of breath on exertion, swelling in the ankles, difficulty breathing when they lie flat, or waking up in the middle of the night suddenly short of breath and needing to sit up on the side of the bed.

what is heart failure? complex, chronic and misunderstood
knowing the differences between heart failure, heart attack and cardiac arrest is a lot more important than an exercise in medical terminology. it is critical for people to know what to do when they have symptoms.
karen hawthorne
heart health
oct 07, 2024
heart failure is one of the top reasons for hospitalization in canada and as many as one in five heart failure patients will be readmitted to hospital within a month of being discharged, according to research by the heart and stroke foundation.

study finds anti-inflammatory foods can lower dementia risk for those with cardiometabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke
dementia risk was a significant 31 per cent lower for participants of the study who followed an anti-inflammatory diet compared to those who had a pro-inflammatory diet.
karen hawthorne
dementia
sep 05, 2024
anti-inflammatory foods include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and leafy greens. these foods help reduce inflammation in the body, protecting against diseases like heart disease and supporting brain health.

study links ingredient in artificial sweeteners to increased risk of heart attack and stroke
a recent study suggests ingredients in commonly-used sweeteners pose a greater risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (mace) such as heart attack and stroke.
raby nguer
heart health
jul 04, 2024
one of the most frequently used sugar alcohols and a focus of the study, xylitol, is found in plants, vegetables and fruits, as well as in low-calorie sweeteners.

study highlights wegovy's expanding benefits from obesity to heart disease
the obesity drug wegovy shows promise in treating heart disease as well as obesity, diabetes, and renal disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
may 29, 2024
dr. subodh verma was also part of other studies looking into using semaglutide in the treatment of heart disease driven by obesity, and the results of those trials were just as promising.

study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
foods, including soft drinks, pizza, and candy, contain minimal or no nutritional value, but they can be even worse for your health than you think.
angelica bottaro
brain health
may 24, 2024
when people consume more ultra-processed foods than anything else, their bodies do not get the nutrients needed to function.

gut health and heart disease: study shows bacteria impacts cholesterol and cardiovascular health
a new study finds a connection between heart health and the gut, paving the way for future therapies to reduce risk of heart disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
apr 04, 2024
by nailing down how these bacteria work toward lowering heart disease risk, researchers broke open a world of potential regarding future therapies and prevention techniques.
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heart failure in canada: stats, impact and resources
heart failure has been called an 'epidemic' as the most rapidly rising cardiovascular disease in canada, but as many as four in every 10 of us don't know what heart failure is.
karen hawthorne
heart health
oct 16, 2024
heart failure is one of the top reasons why people in canada are hospitalized, and one in five heart failure patients will be readmitted to hospital within a month of being discharged.

diagnosed with heart failure: managing symptoms, finding support and getting the right treatment plan
if left untreated, severe heart failure can require hospitalization on a ventilator or for surgery for blocked arteries or heart valve repair. heart failure is among the top reasons for hospitalization in canada.
karen hawthorne
heart health
oct 10, 2024
the main signs of heart failure she looks for when a patient comes into her clinic are shortness of breath on exertion, swelling in the ankles, difficulty breathing when they lie flat, or waking up in the middle of the night suddenly short of breath and needing to sit up on the side of the bed.

what is heart failure? complex, chronic and misunderstood
knowing the differences between heart failure, heart attack and cardiac arrest is a lot more important than an exercise in medical terminology. it is critical for people to know what to do when they have symptoms.
karen hawthorne
heart health
oct 07, 2024
heart failure is one of the top reasons for hospitalization in canada and as many as one in five heart failure patients will be readmitted to hospital within a month of being discharged, according to research by the heart and stroke foundation.

study finds anti-inflammatory foods can lower dementia risk for those with cardiometabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke
dementia risk was a significant 31 per cent lower for participants of the study who followed an anti-inflammatory diet compared to those who had a pro-inflammatory diet.
karen hawthorne
dementia
sep 05, 2024
anti-inflammatory foods include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and leafy greens. these foods help reduce inflammation in the body, protecting against diseases like heart disease and supporting brain health.
powered by
wellspring cancer support

study links ingredient in artificial sweeteners to increased risk of heart attack and stroke
a recent study suggests ingredients in commonly-used sweeteners pose a greater risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (mace) such as heart attack and stroke.
raby nguer
heart health
jul 04, 2024
one of the most frequently used sugar alcohols and a focus of the study, xylitol, is found in plants, vegetables and fruits, as well as in low-calorie sweeteners.

study highlights wegovy's expanding benefits from obesity to heart disease
the obesity drug wegovy shows promise in treating heart disease as well as obesity, diabetes, and renal disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
may 29, 2024
dr. subodh verma was also part of other studies looking into using semaglutide in the treatment of heart disease driven by obesity, and the results of those trials were just as promising.

study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
foods, including soft drinks, pizza, and candy, contain minimal or no nutritional value, but they can be even worse for your health than you think.
angelica bottaro
brain health
may 24, 2024
when people consume more ultra-processed foods than anything else, their bodies do not get the nutrients needed to function.

gut health and heart disease: study shows bacteria impacts cholesterol and cardiovascular health
a new study finds a connection between heart health and the gut, paving the way for future therapies to reduce risk of heart disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
apr 04, 2024
by nailing down how these bacteria work toward lowering heart disease risk, researchers broke open a world of potential regarding future therapies and prevention techniques.
powered by
pancreatic cancer canada
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