Entries by Mikey Network

Dietary Nutritional Resources

We’ve been working with Registered Dietitian, Marsha Rosen, to share heart-healthy dietary tips. This is a part of our effort to provide Canadians with resources that they can use to take better steps towards their nutritional health and to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle. Nutritional Resources Health Canada If you’re looking for some tips and guides on […]

How to protect your heart against hot weather

Summer is finally here, and while you may have the urge to spend more time outside, it’s important that you protect your heart from the dangers of heat. Your body rids itself of excess heat in two ways: by radiating warmth and by sweating.  Both tactics demand extra energy from your heart! Radiation  requires rerouting blood flow in your […]

Heart Healthy Habits for Seniors

As we grow older our daily routines tend to form the habits that we take up for the rest of our lives. Although you may have been a track star in your youth, providing you with ample opportunity to eat whatever you like, this lifestyle doesn’t work as well for your heart health as you grow older. […]

What Time of the Year are Fruits and Vegetables in Season

There is a reason why your mom wanted you to eat your vegetables. It’s a well-known fact that a diet rich in vegetables can benefit your health in many ways, including your heart. For this reason, it’s important to have a diet that is full of fruits and vegetables.  Which vegetables and fruits are the most […]

Owning a Dog May be Beneficial to your Heart Health

Studies have found that your furry canine companion may be your heart’s best friend as well. Researchers have found that compared to people who did not own pets, dog owners tend to have less risk factors for heart disease due to increased exercise, had healthier diets, and possessed lower blood sugar levels. When compared to […]