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risk of death rises each time you have covid, study says
even if you've already contracted the virus, new research shows that your risk of severe symptoms will rise if you get sick again.
dave yasvinski
coronavirus
nov 14 2022
researchers found that people who experienced multiple covid-19 reinfections were twice as likely to die. getty

exercise, healthy behaviours still key to managing risk of heart disease — but depression can interfere
an updated guideline puts a new focus on understanding and treating depression related to cardiovascular health
elizabeth payne
世界杯决赛2022
nov 7 2022
file photo: people out for a bike ride along the trans canada trail in ottawa's west end.

hypertension is an 'on-ramp' to stroke: lack of awareness is putting canadians at risk
seven in 10 health professionals say canadians don't understand the risks of high blood pressure.
karen hawthorne
heart health
oct 20 2022
beyond age and family history, there are causes for high blood pressure that can be addressed. getty

video games ‘might be lethal’ to kids with certain heart conditions
a small study sheds light on the way video games can trigger cardiac arrhythmias in children with a rare but potentially deadly condition.
dave yasvinski
heart health
oct 12 2022
in recent study, many of the patients who suffered cardiac events had just won or lost games or were excitedly engaged with companions following a heated match. getty

actress pauley perrette, ncis, suffered a 'massive stroke'
the ncis actress is doing much better now, she says.
maija kappler
stroke
sep 7 2022
a year ago, pauley perrette woke up with no feeling on the right side of her body. (photo by cliff lipson/cbs via getty images)

report kills the 'rosé all day' vibe: no more than two drinks per week, says new guidelines
even small amounts of alcohol is bad for you, according to a report by the canadian centre on substance use and addiction.
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
sep 1 2022
alcohol can cause at least seven different types of cancer, including breast cancer and colon cancer. getty

women in menopause before 40 face risk of heart failure, atrial fibrillation: study
it's a misconception that heart disease affects mostly men, says experts, who point out that "sex-specific risk factors have been largely ignored" in research.
dave yasvinski
menopause
aug 8 2022
the decline in estrogen that accompanies menopause is thought to increase vulnerability to cardiovascular disease. getty

the peanut packs a powerful punch, helping weight loss and lowering blood pressure
peanuts not only make you feel full for longer, they also contain magnesium and the amino acid arginine — both of which are known to lower blood pressure.
dave yasvinski
heart health
aug 2 2022
lightly salted peanuts are a low-sodium food that contains arginine, an amino acid that dilates blood vessels and helps brings down blood pressure. getty
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the leukemia & lymphoma society of canada (llsc)

risk of death rises each time you have covid, study says
even if you've already contracted the virus, new research shows that your risk of severe symptoms will rise if you get sick again.
dave yasvinski
coronavirus
nov 14 2022
researchers found that people who experienced multiple covid-19 reinfections were twice as likely to die. getty

exercise, healthy behaviours still key to managing risk of heart disease — but depression can interfere
an updated guideline puts a new focus on understanding and treating depression related to cardiovascular health
elizabeth payne
世界杯决赛2022
nov 7 2022
file photo: people out for a bike ride along the trans canada trail in ottawa's west end.

hypertension is an 'on-ramp' to stroke: lack of awareness is putting canadians at risk
seven in 10 health professionals say canadians don't understand the risks of high blood pressure.
karen hawthorne
heart health
oct 20 2022
beyond age and family history, there are causes for high blood pressure that can be addressed. getty

video games ‘might be lethal’ to kids with certain heart conditions
a small study sheds light on the way video games can trigger cardiac arrhythmias in children with a rare but potentially deadly condition.
dave yasvinski
heart health
oct 12 2022
in recent study, many of the patients who suffered cardiac events had just won or lost games or were excitedly engaged with companions following a heated match. getty
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

actress pauley perrette, ncis, suffered a 'massive stroke'
the ncis actress is doing much better now, she says.
maija kappler
stroke
sep 7 2022
a year ago, pauley perrette woke up with no feeling on the right side of her body. (photo by cliff lipson/cbs via getty images)

report kills the 'rosé all day' vibe: no more than two drinks per week, says new guidelines
even small amounts of alcohol is bad for you, according to a report by the canadian centre on substance use and addiction.
karen hawthorne
2022年世界杯名单猜测
sep 1 2022
alcohol can cause at least seven different types of cancer, including breast cancer and colon cancer. getty

women in menopause before 40 face risk of heart failure, atrial fibrillation: study
it's a misconception that heart disease affects mostly men, says experts, who point out that "sex-specific risk factors have been largely ignored" in research.
dave yasvinski
menopause
aug 8 2022
the decline in estrogen that accompanies menopause is thought to increase vulnerability to cardiovascular disease. getty

the peanut packs a powerful punch, helping weight loss and lowering blood pressure
peanuts not only make you feel full for longer, they also contain magnesium and the amino acid arginine — both of which are known to lower blood pressure.
dave yasvinski
heart health
aug 2 2022
lightly salted peanuts are a low-sodium food that contains arginine, an amino acid that dilates blood vessels and helps brings down blood pressure. getty
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

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