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Feeling overwhelmed by everything you have to do to keep your heart healthy? Try these 10 simple tips that are easy to fit into your life.

An active lifestyle is the key to keeping fit and healthy. Read on for tips on nutrition and injury prevention.

Ever wondered whether managing your cholesterol was worth all the effort? Find out what's really in it for you.

What is CRP, and how does it relate to cholesterol and heart disease? Should you be tested? Find the answers to these questions and more.

Food plays a key role in our lives, both when we're sick and when we're well. How much do you know about how it affects you? Grow your knowledge about the food you eat and the food you buy.

Having high cholesterol puts you at an increased risk of experiencing heart problems. Find out more about heart disease risk factors and what you can do to lower your risk, such as taking medication and meeting your treatment targets.

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. There are some risk factors you can't change, such as family history, age, and ethnicity. However, there are many important risk factors that you can work on: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle. Whatever your age, you can work towards a healthier heart.

Wish you could check your blood pressure or cholesterol in the comfort of your own home? You already know that do-it-yourself pregnancy tests are on hand at pharmacies, but did you know they also stock self-testing kits for a range of health conditions? We give you the lowdown on two home kits now available.

Scan the food labels on supermarket shelves. Do you understand all you're reading? Find out the significance of the numbers and the nutrients behind the names.

Fitting your medications into a busy lifestyle can be a challenge. Here are some tips on managing your medications at home and while travelling.

Are you living your life to the fullest? Have you done all the things you wanted to do? Don't let high cholesterol get in your way. Take control of your cholesterol so that you can live a healthy and full life. Find out about how effective cholesterol treatment can let you have more time for things you want to achieve on your bucket list.

Only about 17.5% of Canadians get enough regular physical activity. But it's easier than you may think. Read on for exercise and nutrition tips to stay active and fit.

Our Nutrition Edition provides information on key dietary terms that you and your family should be familiar with. Trans fats, obesity, the DASH diet – stay in the know regarding the latest in nutrition!

Nutritional supplements are big business. Every day, ads and news stories tell us about supplements promising to prevent heart disease and cancer, improve our memory, and much more. But is it all true? We sort through the hype to bring you information you can trust.

Stroke is the third largest killer of Canadian adults. In Canada, there are more than 100,000 strokes a year, where 60% result in some degree of long-term disability. Learn how to prevent a stroke, how to tell if you're having a stroke, and what treatment options are available.

Been meaning to lose a few pounds for a while? Read more about weight loss for optimal health, common dieting myths, and healthy lifestyle tips.

Are you reaching your cholesterol targets? Find out what cholesterol targets are, why it's so important to reach them, and how you can work with your doctor to reach your targets.

High cholesterol can damage your blood vessels, leading to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke. We interviewed Dr. Stephen Fort, Staff Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre and Associate Professor of Medicine at Dalhousie University, to learn more about keeping your blood vessels healthy for life.

Are you in charge of your cholesterol? Find out how to get in the driver's seat to set and achieve your cholesterol treatment goals.

Sticking to your cholesterol treatment is one of the most important commitments you can make to your health. Find out why staying with your treatment is so important, and how to make it easier.