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Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention Through Diet and Lifestyle with a Focus on Whole Grains and Dietary Fibre

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is one of the most widespread chronic conditions in the world, affecting over 7.5 million Canadians and approximately 1.28 billion people globally. Often dubbed the “silent killer,” hypertension can progress unnoticed for years, gradually damaging blood vessels and organs and significantly increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke,...

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FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH – UNDERSTANDING YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

  February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health and an opportunity to focus on ways to improve our heart health. Heart disease impacts almost everyone at some point in their lives, either indirectly or directly. Understanding cardiovascular health is crucial in today’s world, where heart disease remains...