HeartWise Webinars for Patients

HeartWise Webinars for Patients

Visit the Prevention and Wellness Centre website to view exercise videos, resources for the COVID-19 pandemic, and information about living with heart disease. Source: University of Ottawa Heart...
Exercising with Hyperlipidemia

Exercising with Hyperlipidemia

Regular exercise has significant beneficial effects on lipid levels by reducing your risk of obesity, heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes and helps reduce blood pressure and stress levels. Source: Exercise Works...
Exercising with Chronic Heart Failure

Exercising with Chronic Heart Failure

Regular exercise reduces your risk of further heart disease, some cancers, hypertension, stroke, obesity, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. Exercise helps lower your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, and helps you maintain and control a healthy...
Exercising with Stroke

Exercising with Stroke

Returning to exercise after a stroke accomplishes three rehabilitation goals: preventing complications of prolonged activity, preventing recurrent adverse health events, and increasing fitness. Regular exercise also makes everyday tasks easier through less exertion....