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Getting enough sleep improves your overall health. Studies show that poor quality sleep increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and can be a point of concern for those living with cardiovascular disease.

Stress is a common part of life, especially when living with heart disease or recovering from a heart event. While you can't eliminate stress completely, there are practical skills that can help support both your emotional well-being and your heart health. A few small changes in how you manage stress can have big results.

Quitting smoking or vaping can feel overwhelming, especially since there is so much conflicting information out there. Understanding the facts can help you feel more confident and find the approach that works best for you.

What began with questions about gaps in care grew into a national movement, with women leading the way

Five decades of turning scientific discovery into better patient care

Hot, humid weather can place significant stress on the cardiovascular system. The Ottawa Heart Institute encourages everyone to follow these important tips below to keep cool this summer.

Technological advances are transforming care, yet cardiac nursing remains deeply human

Quitting vaping is very hard and presents unique challenges. Here are our top 10 tips to help you get started.

Innovation transformed surgery—but it’s the people who made it possible

How the Heart Institute helped move rare cardiac care from the margins to the mainstream