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Help for your blood pressureHelp for your blood pressure
The new, improved My Heart&Stroke Blood Pressure Action Plan offers free, easy-to-use tools to help you track blood pressure readings, set goals, and get appointment and medication reminders. Sign up now.

Know the signs of strokeKnow the signs of stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency – and every minute counts. If someone is having a stroke, you can significantly improve survival and recovery by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Be ready – learn the signs of stroke.


 Watch true stories of people living with heart disease and strokeWatch stories of living with heart disease and stroke
How does it feel to have your life turned upside down by a heart condition? Or to rebuild your future after a devastating stroke? In our new series of short videos, Canadians talk about the emotional impact of health challenges, recovery and change. Watch their stories.



Researcher aims to save newborn livesResearcher aims to save newborn lives
A potentially deadly form of high blood pressure afflicts a small number of newborns in Canada – and about one-third of them do not survive. Now a Winnipeg physiologist is working to save these babies, with support from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Learn more about this important research.



How to measure your own blood pressureHow to measure your own blood pressure
If you’re taking your own blood pressure measurements, it’s crucial to know the right techniques. This video explains the steps. Watch it now.




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Heart healthy living,step by step

Five rules for smart shopping
Healthier eating starts at the grocery store; brush up your shopping skills with these rules.

No time to be active?
Too busy to fit activity into your day? Try thinking differently and and you might be surprised.

What's a healthy waist size?
Learn how to measure your waist properly by watching a video in our Healthy Waists section.

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