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  • What's Your Fitness Level?

    Being fit has a lot more to do with your endurance, flexibility, and strength than the size of your belt. So what's the best way to judge what shape your fitness is in? This guide from the US National Institute on Aging can get you started.
  • Understanding Food Labels

    What's in your food? Get up close and personal with what you're eating using this handy guide to understanding food labels.
  • Heart Healthy Recipes Made in 30 Minutes or Less

    Fifteen quick and easy heart-healthy recipes with just 5 grams or less of saturated fat per serving. From Delish.com.
  • Recipe: Chicken & Squash Stew with Wild Rice

    This stew is a great dish to share, but it can also be frozen for easy meal options later on.
  • Nutrition Facts: What Gives?

    This guide to Nutrition Facts is a sort of "who's who's" for your foods.
  • Cholesterol Basics

    This cheat sheet gives you insight to how cholesterol can help and hurt your body.
  • Alberta Health Services Healthy Eating Classes

    Get off of the web and into the classroom with these free or low cost classes covering everything from healthful grocery shopping to diet management for high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke recovery.
  • Alberta Health Services Exercise Classes

    These low-cost exercise classes are designed to help you get moving and are available for people of any fitness level.
  • Mosaic Stress Management Workshops

    Free workshops to help equip you with skills to recognize and manage stress are available on an on-going basis. Enroll by telephone.
  • 5 Ways to Keep Your Cholesterol Under Control

    Covering everything from diet and lifestyle to exercise and weight management, this easy to read article offers sound advice on how to keep your cholesterol levels in check.
  • Heart Smart Recipes for People with Diabetes

    This tasty list includes delicious dishes for every meal of the day that are good for your heart and help keep your sugar levels balanced.
  • Spice It Up!

    This series of recipes are designed for those living with Chronic Kidney Disease in mind.
  • Heart Foundation’s Healthy Living Recipes

    A selection of delicious recipes created to help control the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease.
  • Video- Effects of High Blood Pressure on Your Body

    This short video covers the effects and consequences of high blood pressure.
  • The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Guide to Healthy Eating

    This comprehensive list of website links provides tons of info about heart friendly cooking and the basics of dietary planning for anyone living with a cardiovascular disorder or at-risk of heart attack or stroke.
  • Helping Loved Ones with Heart Disease Eat Right

    These hints for smart eating don’t just apply to people living with heart disease, but are valuable for anyone looking to make informed choices about the foods they eat in order to live a long and healthy life.
  • Go Red- Heart-Healthy Recipes

    This database of recipes are crafted with one goal in mind- tasty meals tailored to people living well with the risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • BBC- Low Cholesterol Recipes

    The iconic British broadcaster is at it again, this time whipping up dishes that are low on cholesterol but not on taste.
  • The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Guide to Getting Active

    A great resource for making a plan to get moving, this website has tons of hints to help you create an exercise routine that works for you.
  • Safe Exercises for Someone with Heart Disease

    A solid strategy is important when starting an exercise program, especially if you’re at risk of heart disease, heart attack or stroke. This website is a good place to start when putting a plan to be active in motion.
  • Video: Walking for Health

    This short video sheds new light on the value of walking as exercise and includes information on ways to stretch, warm-up and make the most of your time on your feet.
  • The Many Health Benefits of Dancing

    Dancing is fun, and it’s excellent for your overall heart, offering a variety of benefits to your heart, brain and mood. Click here to find out more.
  • The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Guide to Stress

    Recognizing stress and taking a break from stressful emotions are just a few of the things covered in this helpful webpage.
  • Coping with Stress

    This handout features the Stress Index Test, which can be used to help you identify stressors and find ways to navigate these situations which are better for your heart and health.
  • Go Red- Stress Management

    This website helps you understand why we react the way we do to hard situations, and has helpful hints and ton of links to help you manage those stressful moments.
  • Stress Relief Cheat Sheet

    With tips on ways to reduce stress along with 1 to 10 minute stress busting meditations, this website is a must-read for anyone living in the modern day world.
  • The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Guide to Cholesterol

    Packed full of information about how to stay on-top of your blood cholesterol, this website is a great place to start your search for more information.
  • Understanding Cholesterol & Heart Disease

    This website features a great breakdown of the different sorts of cholesterols in your blood, along with a table on how to interpret your cholesterol count numbers.
  • Recipes for Cholesterol Management

    Delicious dishes that are as good for your cholesterol count as they are for your taste buds.
  • Alberta Health’s Guide to Diabetes Programs

    An overview of the services and programs available to people in Alberta who are living with diabetes.
  • Understanding the Link Between Diabetes + Heart Disease

    People with diabetes are more likely to experience heart disease or experience a stroke or heart attack. This article explores the reasons for this connection and also suggests ways to reduce your risk.
  • Healthy Weight + Waist

    Find out how your waist size is affecting your diabetes and risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • World Kidney Day

    This website explores the effects of Chronic Kidney Disease on other parts of the body, including the heart and arteries.
  • Alberta Health’s Guide to CKD Programs

    Information on the services available to people in Alberta who are living with Chronic Kidney Disease.
  • Living Well with Chronic Kidney Disease

    In-depth and full of helpful hints on everything from diet and exercise to how to talk to your doctor, this brochure is an important cheat sheet on how to best handle your condition and slow down its effects on your body.
  • The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Guide to Strokes

    This overview has links to information and articles on all aspects of stroke prevention, detection and treatment.
  • Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy

    An initiative of the Alberta government to improve stroke prevention and care in the province. Find research, health resources and links to stroke recovery programs here.
  • The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Guide to Heart Disease

    A diagnosis of heart disease may include one or more of the specific conditions covered in this list of articles.
  • The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Guide to Hypertension

    With information on everything to do with high blood pressure, this is a great place to start your research.
  • Hypertension Canada

    This non-profit organization is designed to connect people living with high blood pressure with resources and information, and also helps support medical research into this condition.
  • Get the Most Out of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

    This article helps you learn the best way to keep an eye on your blood pressure in between visits to your doctor.
  • The DASH Diet

    This healthy eating plan is one approach to helping keep your high blood pressure under control.
  • Stress Management & High Blood Pressure

    Managing stress when you have diabetes can be a double-edged sword. Adjusting to your diagnosis and following your treatment plan can lead to stress, and stress results in high blood pressure and wonky insulin levels. So how do you escape this cycle?
  • Video: Get To Know Your Moxie Pedometer

    Not sure how to get started with your Moxie pedometer? This video should help!
  • Three Ways to Deal with Stress

    Here are four simple techniques for managing stress.
  • Recipe: Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

    Your family's new favourite dish.
  • Lunch Ideas for Work: Heart Healthy Options

    These smart eats for people on the move are perfect for anyone who has places to go.
  • American Heart Association Recipe Database

    Recipes for every meal, snack, and gathering put together into one extensive database featuring foods from around the world. Curated specifically for heart healthy eaters by heart.org.
  • Online Exercise Video Collection

    This collection of online exercise video tailored for seniors of all fitness levels are easy to do at home, require little or no equipment, and can be accessed on any computer.
  • Heart Healthy Recipe Corner

    Featuring a recipe of the month, as well as a large selection of dishes for meals and snacks, this resource from the Cleveland Clinic Preventive Cardiology nutrition experts is not to be missed.
  • Tips for Carb Counting in Tricky Situations

    If you manage your diabetes by counting carbs, this cheat sheet is for you. It's packed with quick and easy ways to keep track of carbs, whether you're cooking at home or dining out.
  • Video: What Can You Do to Get Through A Crap Week?

    This video is animated using white board sketches to give some interesting perspectives on how to handle stress.
  • Dietitians of Canada

    A comprehensive resource with info about eating to prevent heart disease, food sources of cholesterol and sample menus.
  • Video: Understanding Kidneys and DIalysis

    This short animated video uses white board sketches to explore your options when it comes to care for kidney failure, dialysis, and transplants.
  • The British Take on Low Cholesterol Treats

    This database has some low cholesterol tea time treats to remind you of the UK, no matter where you are.
  • Recipes For Blood Pressure Managament

    This database from the American Heart Association has many options for different meals tailored for the blood pressure conscious among us.
  • MyFoodAdvisor at Diabetes.org

    This extensive database features classic recipes as well as new tasty twists on traditional dishes. Designed for the diabetic diner.
  • Chair Exercises and Limited Mobility Fitness

    This guide offers step by step instructions to those living with limited mobility who want to get moving.
  • Aerobic & Strength Training with Limited Mobility

    This comprehensive webpage is full of specific seated exercises for those with mobility issues, as well as tips to help you get back on your feet.
  • Healthy Asparagus Recipes

    Easy and delicious, these asparagus recipes are full of all the nutrients this spring veggie has to offer along with flavour that is sure to charm even the most picky of eaters.
  • Resource List for Patients with High Blood Pressure

    This list of brochures and webpages compiled by Hypertension Canada offers advice in many areas and is the perfect place to start any search on how to manage your high blood pressure.
  • Canadian Partnership for Stroke Recovery Resources Page

    Find info about clinical trials and current research initiatives along with downloadable brochures and guides for patients and caregivers.
  • The Heart & Stroke Foundation Resource Library

    A collection of publications available for download about life with heart disease or while recovering after a stroke.
  • Tips to For Year Round Exercise Options

    Exercise is a necessity for everyone, no matter the time of year. Here are some inspiring exercise ideas no matter the season.
  • Video: What is a Single Serving?

    The problem with food servings is that they change depending on what you're eating. This video American Heart Association gives some clarity on the matter.
  • A Senior's Guide to Alcohol

    This downloadable document from Alberta Health Services is a good resource on the way alcohol affects the body at different ages, with a special focus those of us 65+
  • Low Sodium Foods: A Shopping List

    This list is handy if you're trying to limit sodium in your diet. It's printable, so you can take it along with you to the grocery store.
  • Healthy Snacking

    On the search for healthy snacks? This webpage has more than a few ideas.
  • Healthy Recipe Substitutions for Diabetics

    Cut down your calories, carbs, fat, and sodium with these easy substitutions.
  • Patient Resources @ Diabetes.ca

    A specialized collection of videos, fact sheets and interactive tools to help you manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
  • Recipe: Maple Banana Bread

    A delicious snack served with coffee, and perfect for taking along on adventures too.
  • Recipe: Deconstructed Egg Sandwich

    Perfect for breakfast on the run!
  • Recipe: Broccoli Beef Stir-Fry

    A new way to prepare a reduced sodium version of this popular Chinese food style dish.
  • A Guide to the Mediterranean Diet

    The Mediterranean diet is recommended for people living with heart disease and diabetes, and includes dishes rich in vegetables, seafood, and the 'good' fats found in olive oil, avocado, and sunflower seeds.
  • Recipe: Guacamole Deviled Eggs

    An interesting, tasty, and heart friendly appetizer or snack to share.
  • Recipe: Muesli Breakfast Bars

    An easy-to-make and affordable on-the-go snack for anytime.
  • Recipe: Fresh Blueberry Lemon Muffins

    Much better for your heart than the bakery kind, they taste as amazing as they sound.
  • Recipe: Chicken & Vegetable Ratatouille Pasta

    This recipe is perfect for serving to guests, or for packing in tupperware for lunch on the go!
  • Recipe: Mini Calzones

    Tasty, light, and crisp- take these with you or serve to guests with dipping sauce at home.
  • Tips for Talking to Your Doctor

    Make the most of your time with your doctor with these 4 helpful hints.
  • You Don't Have to Quit Smoking Alone

    Kicking the cigarette habit isn’t easy. That’s why Alberta Health Services has bundled together all sorts of resources to help you quit nicotine once and for all.
  • Helpful Hints for Friends and Family

    The people who love you want to help you navigate your health conditions, but sometimes they need a bit of support too. This resource can help you help those who are there to help you.
  • Tips for Talking to Your Pharmacist

    Your pharmacist is often your best source of information about the prescriptions you're taking. But what questions should you ask to get the info you need?
  • Information in Motion: Heart & Stroke on YouTube

    I find that I always feel better lazing around on a rainy afternoon if I watch something educational. At least then I’m drinking in helpful information along with my cup of tea. Next time you feel like taking an afternoon off, why not check out the video library on the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
  • Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost

    Walking tips for the smoker on the move.
  • Love Your Smile

    Smoking is hard on your teeth. The only way to halt the harm of smoking on your mouth is to stop. But smokers can take steps to protect their teeth by following these hints.
  • Candice Bergen's Big Comeback

    This star of film and television burns so bright that you'd never know she's a stroke survivor. But her story is much more interesting that a simple medical condition- click to read more.
  • Guy Gilchrist's Amazing Story

    This survivor of 2 strokes is the cartoonist of a character that has lived 8 lives. He may draw the life of a fictional 8 year old girl, but Guy Gilchrist's real life is much more interesting.
  • Heart Insight: Personal Stories about Heart Disease

    These stories of regular people navigating life with heart disease, heart failure, hypertension and/or in recovery from stroke are featured in Heart Insight, an American Heart Association magazine.
  • The Female Face of Heart Disease & Stroke

    This collection of stories compiled by WomenHeart highlights the differences in the ways women and men experience heart disease and stroke.
  • Caregivers Alberta

    This is an organization of caregivers for caregivers. They're here to assist however they can, to lend an ear, to share stress management strategies, and to help connect caregivers to support services in their communities. Also offers a monthly free newsletter.
  • Medline Plus: Diabetes Patients' Personal Stories

    Hear from others who have been diagnosed with diabetes and find out more about managing diabetes.
  • Diabetes Australia: Stories & Experiences

    These stories of patients with diabetes encompass every age range.
  • Age-Friendly Calgary

    Information on services for seniors living in Calgary, along with news about policies and practices designed to recognize the needs of people 65+ in the community.
  • The Province of Alberta's Senior Services Directory

    Start your search for assistance and information on everything from taxes and home repair to special needs and home care assistance.
  • NIDDK Diabetes Resources

    In-depth info on understanding type 2 diabetes and improving life with this chronic condition. Presented by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
  • Recipe: Baked Hot Wings with Cilantro Lime Dip

    These wings are perfect to share, and no one will even know they're heart healthy too.
  • Diabetes Self-Management Magazine

    An online magazine with articles, recipes, and resources for people living with diabetes.
  • Recipe: Apple Raisin Crumble

    This easy dish is melds savory and sweet into a delicious creation that feeds 10 friends.
  • Recipe: Creamy & Dreamy Tomato Fettuccine

    Your dishes can be decadent and healthy at the same time- the proof is in the pasta!
  • Recipe: Tasty Tortilla Soup with Chicken

    Something for a cold day when you'd like to think of a warmer place.
  • Recipe: Tailgate Chili

    Uses beef or chicken and is the perfect dish to share.
  • Recipe: Slow Cooker Stuffed Apples

    Eating 2 apples every day can lower your cholesterol and help fight off the plaque the plagues veins too. Get started with this incredibly easy slow-cooker recipe.
  • Recipe: Breakfast Strata Primavera

    A savory, eggy breakfast dish to impress the most sophisticated of guests.
  • Recipe: No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars

    Easy to make and easier to schlep around on your day to day rounds too.
  • The FAST Signs of a Stroke

    This video walks you through what you need to know to recognize and treat a stroke right away.
  • Recipe: Big Batch Beef & Root Veggie Stew

    Includes carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and of course stewing beef.
  • Recipe: Green Bean Casserole

    Not your momma's green beans! A perfect side dishes for pairing with almost anything.
  • Recipe: Rosemary Dijon Chicken

    This easy dish includes dijon mustard, red hot-pepper sauce, and of course, rosemary.
  • Recipe: Tasty Turkey Loaf

    Includes eggs, fat-free milk, wild rice, and veggies.
  • Recipe: Kale with Lemon & Garlic

    Green leafy vegetables have never tasted so good! Link to other kale recipes found here as well.
  • Food #LabelFail Canada

    This video by Hypertension Canada shows you the way that nutritional facts on food packaging can be misleading, and gives you a strategy to avoid getting duped.
  • 8 Things to Do to Tackle Your High Blood Pressure

    Medication alone isn't enough to take down your high blood pressure. Check out this blog from the Cleveland Clinic for more tips.
  • Cooking Tips for the Savvy Smoker

    While nothing tastes quite as good as stopping, there are some switches you can make to your diet to manage life as a smoker.
  • What is Heart Failure?

    This handy dandy cheat sheet walks you through just how heart failure works and how it might affect you.

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