Laughter is one of the best medicines:

27 February 2023

When you laugh, your blood pressure falls, your heart rate becomes more regular and your stress decreases, Which helps to maintain a healthy heart.

Foot Care Safety in the Snow

24 February 2023

Activity in the snow requires the right foot gear, for safety. Outdoor Gear to Protect Your Feet Two pairs of thick wool socks (one to change into when feet become cold) Dry winter boots (preferably ones with removable insoles to …

Make it a family affair

22 February 2023

Learn how to care for your heart. Medications to reduce cholesterol or improve heart function and healthy lifestyle changes can help. Find resources to teach kids at https://hskids.ca/hsk-at-home/

Frost Bite

17 February 2023

While diabetes does not increase a person’s risk of frostbite, neuropathy impairs sensation associated with too much cold in the skin and feet. People living with sensation loss in the feet may not be aware that their feet are too …

Heart disease can be prevented

15 February 2023

Be smoke-free, get physically active, adopt a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight & limit alcohol use. See your health care professional to manage high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Give your heart some love by giving it 30 …

Protect your heart

13 February 2023

Choose a balanced diet Try fresh vegetables, fish, whole grains, beans and nuts.

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