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October 2014
Too Much Sodium Linked to 1.65 Million Deaths Annually
A Harvard University study illustrates the human cost of our over-developed taste for salt.
Heart Health
July 2014
Most Canadian Women Are Unaware of the Symptoms and Risk Factors of Heart Disease
First-ever Canadian survey of women’s attitudes and knowledge about heart disease reveals major gaps between what they know and what they think they know.
July 2014
Women and Heart Disease
The Beat sat down with Kathryn Ascah, MD, to talk about the issue of women and heart disease
June 2014
Ten Things to Know about Healthy Eating
A Top 10 list with a difference—an easy, holistic way to think about healthy eating.
June 2014
Living with Adult Congenital Heart Disease: A Patient’s Story
How one patient discovered her congenital heart condition through her pregnancy and how staying vigilant avoided serious consequences again 10 years later.
June 2014
Fish Oil Good for Your Heart? Evidence Called into Question
New research indicates the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids may not be as clear as once thought.
October 2013
CCC 2013: Prevention in Family Members
In a randomized clinical trial, a Heart Institute group led by Bob Reid, PhD evaluated a program designed to impact the heart health of family members of patients with heart disease. “Family members of patients are in a teachable moment that gives us the opportunity to prevent them from becoming the patients of tomorrow,” said Dr. Reid, Deputy Chief of the Division of Prevention and Rehabilitation.
July 2013
Cardiac Rehabilitation: The ‘Next Step’ to a Heart-Healthy Life
The rehab group at the Heart Institute is finding ways to clear the real and perceived hurdles to getting patients into the program.
July 2013
Depression and Heart Disease: A Vicious Circle
Depression can be both a risk factor for heart disease and a consequence. Psychologist Dr. Heather Tulloch discusses the importance of taking depression seriously.
July 2013
Helping Prevention ‘Live and Breathe’ in the Community
Heart Institute–led prevention network looks to turn Eastern Ontario successes into transferable models to benefit other communities.
October 2012
Heart Wise Exercise Expands to Toronto
The Heart Institute’s program to promote physical activity among cardiac rehab patients expands to Canada’s largest metropolitan area.