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Help for your blood pressure
The new, improved My Heart&Stroke Blood Pressure Action Plan offers free, easy-to-use tools to help you track blood pressure readings, set goals, and get appointment and medication reminders. Sign up now.

Know the signs of stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency – and every minute counts. If someone is having a stroke, you can significantly improve survival and recovery by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Be ready – learn the signs of stroke.

Watch stories of living with heart disease and stroke
How does it feel to have your life turned upside down by a heart condition? Or to rebuild your future after a devastating stroke? In our new series of short videos, Canadians talk about the emotional impact of health challenges, recovery and change. Watch their stories.

Researcher aims to save newborn lives
A potentially deadly form of high blood pressure afflicts a small number of newborns in Canada – and about one-third of them do not survive. Now a Winnipeg physiologist is working to save these babies, with support from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Learn more more about this important research.

How to measure your own blood pressure
If you’re taking your own blood pressure measurements, it’s crucial to know the right techniques. This video explains the steps. Watch it now.

Making Nova Scotia Communities Safer
Find out how the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia and the Restart a Heart, Restart a Life™ program are making Nova Scotia communities safer. Learn 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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For those of you who love to tweet, find out what the Foundation is up to by following us on Twitter.

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Our community is growing stronger every day. We now have more than 70,000 fans. Come share your story, join our discussion groups and show your support for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Join now.

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.