Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Cardiovascular diseases"
No information found for Yukon Territory on this subject.
The following links, however, may be of interest:
Canada
Active Living Tips: Exercise For Your Heart's Sake: It's Never Too Late (PDF Format)
You can reduce the risk of heart disease as you get older. You can do many things right now and every day to avoid heart disease. Heart disease is a "lifestyle disease" because how we choose to live affects our heart health. Daily activity over many years can help protect against heart disease.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Number: 1 800 549 9799
- Alcoa Office: 416 - 423 - 2163
- Fax: 416 - 423 - 2112
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E-Mail :
alcoa@ca.inter.net
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Business Address :
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
33 Laird Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 3S8
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The Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CACR)
The goal of the CACR is to provide leadership in clinical practice, research and advocacy in cardiac disease prevention and rehabilitation for the enhancement and maintenance of cardiovascular health of Canadians.
Source : Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiovascular Disease, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Heart disease and stroke are major causes of illness, disability and death in Canada which causes an increase in personal, community and health care costs.
The Changing Face of Heart Disease and Stroke in Canada 2000
The goal of this publication, the fifth in a series of reports from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Surveillance System (CHSSS), is to provide health professionals and policy makers with an overview of current trends in risk factors, interventions and services, and health outcomes of heart disease and stroke in Canada.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada.
The Healthy Heart Kit
The Healthy Heart Kit provides information on heart disease and diabetes, cholesterol, weight control, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, smoking, and a physician's guide.
The Healthy Heart Kit : Weight Control and Heart Disease
How to control your weight AND reduce your risk of heart disease.
Source : Health Canada
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Search on this site for information on heart disease, stroke and healthy living. You can also search by province.
Source : Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Heart Disease: Info Sheet for Seniors, Health Canada
This information sheet answers some of the questions seniors and their families frequently ask about heart disease. It lists the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, suggests ways to reduce risk and presents resources where seniors can find more information. Includes a list of practical tips to healthy eating and a section about medication.
Seniors Health - Public Health Agency of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada provides a wealth of information on health concerns affecting seniors
Source : Public Health Agency
Smoking and Heart Disease
This web page, created by Health Canada's Tobacco Control Programme, discusses the connection between tobacco use and the development of heart disease.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Tobacco Control Programme
Stroke: Info Sheet for Seniors, Health Canada
This information sheet answers some of the questions seniors and their families frequently ask about stroke. It lists the warning signs and risks factors, recommends ways to reduce risk and presents resources where seniors can find more information.
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