Heart Disease | Stroke

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Vegetables and fruit best for heart health
A study funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation has found that diets high in animal products, fat and fried foods can up the risk of an acute heart attack by 35% when compared to diets that include more vegetables and fruit. Read more.

I’m losing weight!
Indar Persaud has never been on a diet before. But when he was diagnosed with having high-normal blood pressure and pre-diabetes, he listened to his doctor and made a commitment to lose weight using the My Heart&Stroke Healthy Weight Action Plan™. Read his story.

Warning: trans fat kills
Artificial trans fats preserve food but are extremely harmful to our heart health. Some food companies have taken strides in eliminating artificial trans fats – while others have not. Unfortunately, too many products continue to contain disturbingly high amounts of these fats – especially bakery products that children eat most often such as cakes, donuts and brownies. It’s time the federal government regulate the use of trans fat. Use our advocacy letter to send a strong message to the government today.

Follow@TheHSF!
For those of you who love to tweet, find out what the Foundation is up to by following us on Twitter.

Join us on Facebook!
Our community is growing stronger every day. We now have more than 17,000 fans. Come share your story, join our discussion groups and show your support for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Join now.

RED ISLAND RUN Set For Summer 2010 

Enjoy scenic rides, spectacular views and fantastic entertainment during RED ISLAND RUN, PEI's first major motorcycle rally! The Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI is delighted to have been named the charity of choice to receive proceeds from this event.

Event dates: August 27-29, 2010 Click here for more information.

Take the next step on the road to recovery! A program for cardiac patients

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI has announced that the Heart to Heart™ program will be offered at Murphy’s Health Education Centre in Charlottetown starting on Tuesday, March 16 from 6:30 to 7:30pm.

Heart to Heart™ is an education and support program for cardiac patients and their families, developed by the Foundation to address the needs of people learning to live with heart disease.

The program will run once a week for five weeks and there is no cost to attend. To register, call the Heart and Stroke Foundation:

892-7441 or 1-888-473-4636

Heart and Stroke Foundation launches Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Individuals who have had a heart attack or experienced heart surgery are invited to take the next step on the road to recovery by registering for the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Change of Heart program. Download the brochure in PDF format.