heart health

7 ways your oral health affects your overall health

Poor oral health won't just lead to a toothless grin. Find out how the health of your mouth impacts the rest of your body

The 6 best exercises for heart health

Improve your cardiovascular fitness with these heart-pumping types of physical activity


4 ways yoga is good for your heart

Yoga is a great way to stay fit, but new research suggests that regular practice can offer you much more...


11 fun and easy ways to boost heart health

Is it possible for health and fun to go hand-in-hand? When it involves chocolate, yes. Check out these fun (seriously)...


8 surprising heart disease risks

It's well-known that fatty foods, smoking and inactivity are risk factors for heart disease. But new research has revealed some...

The health benefits of walnuts

Walnuts are not only delicious, they also pack a nutritional punch. Check out the health benefits of walnuts


4 fatty foods that are good for cholesterol

Not all fat is bad for you. These four types of fatty foods actually help lower your bad cholesterol levels...


Joannie Rochette: A champion for heart health

The world watched as Joannie Rochette skated at the Vancouver Winter Olympics just days after losing her mom to a...


Can you spot the signs of a heart attack?

More than 16,000 Canadians die as the result of a heart attack every year. Get to know the symptoms and...


10 heart-healthy meals

Be good to your heart with these delicious recipes that are also low in calories, high in fibre and easy...


The 5-minute stress test

Feeling a little frazzled lately? Take our quiz to find out if you have hidden stress and learn a few...


Health tests at every age

From blood pressure to bone density, our yearly checkups change as we get older. Here's your guide to health tests...


Quiz: How old is your heart?

You may blow out an extra candle on your birthday cake every year, but just how old is your heart?...

Foods that will help your heart

Making changes to your diet is one of the best ways to prevent heart disease. So why not start making...


Quiz: How healthy is your heart?

Take our quiz to find out if your heart health knowledge adds up