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How to make your resolutions stickHow to make your resolutions stick
Whatever healthy goals you want to tackle in 2012 – whether you plan to eat better, get active or become smoke free - here’s how to raise your odds of success.



New help for your healthy weight goalsNew help for your healthy weight goals
The Heart&Stroke Healthy Weight Action Plan is all new and improved. This free online tool guides you through a reliable, no-nonsense approach to goal setting, planning, and tracking. Get started today!.


A stroke at 35A stroke at 35
Literally overnight, Jordan Bruce went from a fast-paced IT career to living with a disability. Follow his journey through rehab to helping other stroke survivors, whether they’re 35 or 85.




Time crunch steals healthy yearsQ: What’s one of last year’s biggest health stories?
A: This Heart and Stroke Foundation report made the CBC’s list of the 10 most-read health stories last year.


Help save livesHelp save lives
Heart disease and stroke take 1 in 3 Canadians before their time. By donating to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, you can help fund new breakthroughs in life-saving research and treatment. Please help us Make Death Wait.



               

February is Heart Month & the Heart and Stroke Foundation needs your help!

Heart disease & stroke take 1 in 3 before their time. Help the Heart and Stroke Foundation to reduce this deadly statistic by volunteering for the February 2012 Person-to-Person (P2P) Campaign. MAKE DEATH WAIT Call Justin at 892-7441 or 1-888-473-4636 

 BIG Hearts Celebration set for Summerside on Saturday, January 28th!

Credit Union Place in Summerside is the place to be on Saturday, January 28, 2012, when the BIG Hearts celebration gets underway. Featuring a gourmet meal, silent auction and dancing, this winter favourite is a sure way to beat the winter chill!

Click here for information on purchasing tickets. 

 

NORTONS RAZZLE DAZZLE RED GALA  - Saturday, February 18

 Click here for event details and information on purchasing tickets for the Heart and Stroke Foundation's annual Red Dress, Red Tie gala scheduled for February 18, 2012 at the Delta Prince Edward. 

 Favours from the Heart

Planning a wedding? Instead of favours for your guests you may wish to consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A wonderful way to pay tribute to a loved one who has struggled with either heart disease or stroke.

Click here for more information and to see some sample materials available for you to use on your big day. 

 

Heart healthy living,step by step

One change to eat healthier
Keep it simple in 2012: Make one small change to get your family on the path to better nutrition.

Getting active: Your first steps
Ready to feel better than ever? Here’s a simple routine to get you started on regular physical activity.

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

Featured recipes
Mixed veggie and steak chili
Penne with rapini and tuna
Apple blueberry compote