Cardiovascular disease has long been a leading cause of death in Canada, and for a long time, it was predominantly associated with older men. In the 1970s, with research and awareness on the rise, deaths due to cardiovascular disease began to decline for the total population. However, for women, the number of annual cardiovascular deaths...
When we say that heart disease is largely a preventable disease, it means you can greatly decrease your risk by engaging in a healthy lifestyle. One of the best preventions is a balanced diet. While no one diet alone can cure disease, food in many ways is our best medicine against illness. Food nourishes; it...
February is Heart Month, and WHHI is proud to join with women around the country to raise awareness for such an important health issue. Today, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in Canada. One in four women die of heart disease in Canada every year. Such facts are sobering and indicative...
With heart health month upon us, we would like to take the time to share some important facts about heart disease, and the preventative measures you should be taking to protect your health. Unfortunately heart disease is a stealthy—and often silent—killer, largely because many people are unaware of the facts. Currently, more women die from...
WHHI founder, Wendy Wray, was recently featured in an article in the Montreal Gazette by June Thompson. In the article, Wray discusses the WHHI, and why the work the Initiative does is so innovative and important to Canadian women. Created in May 2009 at the McGill University Health Center, WHHI is the first nurse-led heart...
