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cardiovascular health
HEALTHY HEART program
Healthy Heart Program 
We are pleased to announce we have developed a new program to improve preventative care at WCFHT.  This program will involve those who are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and will provide them with treatment and management options to lower their risk. Our goal is to identify individuals at risk of developing CVD and provide them with a complete risk assessment.  This may involve updating lab tests, family history, blood pressure and review of medical conditions.  Through this program we hope to improve health outcomes by discussing the benefit of various treatment options including setting diet and exercise goals and in some cases initiating medication. This program is the first of its kind at WCFHT, and will focus on informing those who may be at higher risk. Patients will then have the opportunity to work with the dietitian along with the rest of their healthcare team to help understand their risk and create a plan of action to help lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and improve overall health. 

Improving Cardiovascular Health with Lifestyle Changes
The following resources provide general information on how lifestyle changes can help to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. They are intended to provide general information that can be used to help get you started. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. While we have taken care selecting this list, we cannot accept any responsibility for the content published by the authors. Please consult websites for up to date information.

NUTRITION
  • Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener: A validated tool designed to assess your current adherence to the Mediterranean eating pattern. Complete this questionnaire to get started on making dietary changes. 
  • Eating the Mediterranean Way
  • The Healthy Plate: A Guide for Balanced Meals
  • Portfolio Diet
Sample Recipes:
  • 7-day Sample Meal Plan
  • Oldways Mediterranean Recipes 
  • ​Easy Mediterranean Recipes from Eating Well 
  • Pulse Recipes (chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and beans)
  • Lentil Recipes

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society recommends adults accumulate 150 mins of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic activity per week and at least 2 days of strength-based resistance training per week.
  • Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults 
  • Being Active for a Better Life
  • Sit Less, Move More
  • Looking for extra motivation? Watch 23 ½ hours (YouTube)
  • Body Project - Free home workouts. Here is a great 30 min low impact beginner workout. 
  • Walking at Home – YouTube channel with free walking workouts you can do at home
  • Heartwise Exercise

​Other Useful Links and Handouts
Coping with Stress
Get Your Blood Pressure Under Control
Heart Healthy Living Guide
Living with Cholesterol
Lower your Risk
Champlain Healthline Stroke Resources
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
 – Resources for Patients

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