Heart & Stroke

Be a host with the most by organizing a dinner party, costume gala, trivia night, sports tournament, or other fun-filled fundraising event to help beat heart disease and stroke.

Find all the tools you need to get started at https://bit.ly/3AmPSfs.

With a little advance planning, you can make healthier choices at the grocery store, in the kitchen, and on the go.
Check out these tips for your next trip to the grocery store: https://bit.ly/3AdtKEz.

Canada used to be a leader in this area but treatment and control for high blood pressure has decreased over 10 years, especially for women.
Find out how Dr. Kara Nerenberg is examining risk factors such as hypertension in pregnancy: https://bit.ly/3AoKxUY.

Last June Larissa ran a 12-Hour Ultra Marathon in Yellowknife covering over 80.5km in 12 hours and raised over $3,200 for Heart and Stroke!

Want to challenge yourself while raising funds for Heart & Stroke?

Visit https://bit.ly/3AmPSfs for more inspiring stories or to start your own adventure!

Challenge yourself to get active to raise donations to beat heart disease and stroke. Whether you walk, run, swim, cycle, climb, or race, there is no limit to what you can do while inspiring others to live their best life in support of a great cause.
Set a goal and start your own fundraising challenge today at https://bit.ly/3AmPSfs.

Christina developed gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension (high blood pressure) during pregnancy. But she never knew that this could indicate an increased risk of heart disease in the future.
Read Christina's story: https://bit.ly/3WVGBD5.

Regular activity is one of the best ways to make a good recovery. But how, and how much? Our guide gives you the facts: https://bit.ly/3yohmAW.

Cooking at home is one of the best ways to eat healthier.
These yummy weeknight dinners come together in 30 minutes or less: https://bit.ly/3Yqtf3M.

This mahi-mahi tastes like summer with the combination of mint and pineapple.
🍍🌿 Try this recipe for one of your weekend meals!
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Being in nature has a calming effect and can result in a lower occurrence of stress, depression and anxiety. It’s also been associated with improved learning. It can reduce stress, shorten hospital stays, and so much more.
Learn more from Dr. Scott Lear: https://bit.ly/3LK1SdH.

"I can’t change what happened. But I can change tomorrow by what I do today." After Michael Reynos had a stroke, he relearned to walk for his wife. Stroke affects all of us. Including those we love.
Read his story: https://bit.ly/4aKW27d.

To maintain heart health, a little physical activity goes a long way. Regular physical activity is a great way to keep your heart healthy and lead a healthy lifestyle. But if you're not active now, don't worry, you don’t have to suddenly embark on an Olympic-training program.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zHQxI7.

This August, we challenge you to get active to support those living with heart disease and stroke!
On Facebook take on our 100 km Run Challenge or our 50 km Outdoor challenge and transform your outdoor adventures into impactful change!

Learn more about our 100 km Run Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/donate/team_fundraiser/?team_fundraiser_id=1820752375079480.

Learn more about our 50 km Outdoor Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/donate/team_fundraiser/?team_fundraiser_id=479786244523805.

From reassurance to practical tips, you can learn a lot from someone who’s been there.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f6GZ9P.

Eating fresh, unprocessed, whole food will do a lot of good for your body – including reducing your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke.
Learn more about ultra-processed food and how you can eat less of it: https://bit.ly/46gyaXc.

Add some zip and fun to your vegetarian tacos with this spiced up version. 🌮 Try out this recipe, today!
https://bit.ly/4bTdjKH

“Women tend to delay presenting. They are likely to say, ‘I’ll fix the kids’ breakfast and then go to the hospital.’” – Dr. Padma Kaul’s research examines ways to improve diagnosis and treatment of heart disease to save more women.
Read more: https://bit.ly/48zmRcI.

No matter how much time you have or don't have for cooking, you can make heart-healthy meals by following these suggestions.

Heart-healthy cooking focuses on the right kind of fat, and limiting saturated fats. It also includes limiting salt while upping fibre and making sure half your plate is filled with vegetables and fruit at every meal and snack.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YbouLj.

“I didn’t even think to Google it at the time, it felt more like an inconvenience than something to fear.”
Carissa was pregnant at 18. When she was diagnosed with preeclampsia, she didn't think much of it until after her son was born, when the risk of organ failure and stroke were mentioned by her doctor.

She wondered if high blood pressure had bigger implications that would affect her later in life. Now, 16 years later, it’s a condition she continues to monitor.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/3ThUObz.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health.
In fact, up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through your life choices and habits, such as eating a healthy diet and being physically active.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bPsmVM.

Your diet should be sustainable over time – if you don’t enjoy it, you won’t stick with it.

Here we’ll explore some of today’s popular diets, including who they are meant for and which foods they include, so you can make the best choice for yourself: https://bit.ly/4f2m3ki.

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), an ancient “grain” that’s actually an edible seed related to beets and spinach, makes a fantastic base for a salad, with its mild, nutty flavour.
🌾🌿 Try out this recipe, today: https://bit.ly/3zLym4h.

The Heart & Stroke team was happy to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ryan Keeping in person after he returned to his hometown of Halifax. Ryan’s cross-Canada run in support of Heart & Stroke is now complete and he raised an outstanding $280,706 through his fundraiser! These funds will support lifesaving, best-in-class heart and brain research.

Ryan, you have inspired so many people across Canada, motivating them to support the fight to beat heart disease and stroke and to live a heart-healthy life. We are so grateful to you for all your support.