Vegetables and fruit best for heart health
A study funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation has found that diets high in animal products, fat and fried foods can up the risk of an acute heart attack by 35% when compared to diets that include more vegetables and fruit. Read more.
I’m losing weight!
Indar Persaud has never been on a diet before. But when he was diagnosed with having high-normal blood pressure and pre-diabetes, he listened to his doctor and made a commitment to lose weight using the My Heart&Stroke Healthy Weight Action Plan™. Read his story.
Food for Thought
Join the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia and share in the celebration of our research acheivements at our Research Breakfast. Read more.
Feel the Beat...
Read More about Heart and Stroke Foundation volunteers and supporters working magic in communities across the province.
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Heart&Stroke Health Directory
The Heart&Stroke Health Directory is an online resource that provides information on key resources available in Nova Scotia communities to help people be active and healthy. Visit www.heartandstrokedirectory.ns.ca.
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