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Other resources

The Heart and Stroke Foundation has several other online resources available to help you, whether you have a family history of heart disease, have just been diagnosed or are a caregiver. Please click on the links below:

  • Coping with Stress
  • Diabetes and you: Manage your lifestyle. Reduce your risk.
  • Emergency signs, signals, actions – for life
  • Emergency wallet card for heart attacks and strokes
  • Find reliable health information online 
  • Get Your Blood Pressure Under Control
  • Heart and Soul: Your Guide to Living with Congenital Heart Disease
  • HeartSmart™ Women: A guide to living with and preventing heart disease and stroke 
  • Just breathe: Becoming and remaining smoke free
  • Lifestyle changes to manage your high blood pressure 
  • Living with Cholesterol
  • Managing Congestive Heart Failure
  • Public blood pressure guidelines (2008)
  • Recovery Road
  • Stress Test: How fit are you when it comes to managing stress? 
  • Taking Control: Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
Links:
  • Heart&Stroke Risk AssessmentTM

To find out more about Heart and Stroke Foundation lifestyle or stroke and heart disease information, and to learn how you can offer much-needed support in your community call 1-888-HSF-INFO (1-888-473-4636).



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