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December 2022

Nordic walking tops our unbeatable holiday reading list

Must-reads in 2022 include articles about a better way to exercise, newly established research chairs, takeaways from a premier cardiovascular event, and the golden future of cardiac tissue repair

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Takeaways from Canada’s largest cardiovascular congress

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November 2022

Takeaways from Canada’s largest cardiovascular congress

Our highlights from this year’s CCC include a reflection from the president of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, national strategies for heart health and more

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January 2022

Recounting your top Beats of 2021

To start the year, we’re re-reading your favourite Beat stories from 2021

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October 2021

Canadians from coast to coast to coast JUMP IN™ for women’s heart health

Canadians took to social media in support of women’s heart health

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A picture of the Heart Institute in 2020.

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May 2021

The Heart Institute turns 45

Three heart transplants in a single day, a 2,500-year-old mummy, a Royal visit. Safe to say a lot has happened over the last 45 years.

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The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation releases the first episodes of a new health and wellness podcast

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March 2021

Health podcast helps listeners be “heart-wise”

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation releases the first episodes of a new health and wellness podcast

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February 2021

All in for Heart Month

February is the most important month of the year for your heart health

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December 2020

Our top stories of 2020

Regifting your favourite articles in time for the holidays

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August 2020

"Jump In" for women’s heart health this September

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation is set to launch a virtual 30-day physical activity challenge in support of women’s heart health

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July 2020

Make the most of your mask this summer: Beat the heat and keep COVID-safe

Hot, humid weather poses significant risks for heat-related injuries, including heat stroke, exhaustion, and cramps, and individuals with cardiovascular disease are at elevated risk