Heart Health
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Manitoban NHLer Jayce Hawryluk got COVID-19, twice — even the ultra-healthy struggle to recoverPro athletes have been shown no preferential treatment by COVID-19, and the story of one Manitoban who's had the virus twice in one year is a cautionary tale for the rest of us.HealthApr 29
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Heart attack survivor from Alberta hopes to summit world’s tallest mountain: ‘Everest, here I come!’A man plans to climb Mount Everest to raise money for The Heart and Stroke Foundation, and also hopes to inspire others.FeaturesMar 2
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UBC Okanagan researchers develop ‘next generation’ prosthetic heart valve"We believe that this design could be a game changer," said UBCO's Hadi Mohamaddi.HealthFeb 9
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Heart and Stroke Foundation finds new ways to fundraise and raise awareness amid pandemic"This is the number one killer of women," said Dr. Tara Sedlak, Vancouver General Hospital cardiologist, about heart health.ÂJan 15
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Overfeeding a factor in chicken heart failure, USask research indicatesUp to 30 per cent of broiler chickens are at high risk of heart failure, the lead researcher says.ScienceJun 12, 2020
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Heavy snow can put your heart health at risk: Heart and StrokeAccording to Heart and Stroke, more Canadians die in the winter months, when the chance of heart attack or stroke increases by 10 per cent.HealthJan 20, 2020
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Tiny heart sensor giving Calgary doctors big advantage in ongoing patient careThe CardioMEMS device is just 15 millimetres long and is implanted in the pulmonary artery.CanadaJul 22, 2019
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Reality check: Is white meat as bad for your heart as red meat?A recent study suggests the best option for heart health might be to eat more plant-based proteins instead of chicken and beef.HealthJun 19, 2019
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Cardiologists, families attend public Kelowna forum on heart healthDozens of people turned out for a panel on heart health in Kelowna on Saturdya.CanadaJun 8, 2019
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Wildfire smoke can harm your lungs, your heart, and maybe even your mental health: researchResearch around wildfire smoke has drawn links with diseases of the heart and lungs. Wildfires can also have mental health effects.CanadaMay 30, 2019
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