Ten tips for living well as a caregiver
If you are a caregiver, you may help your loved one with a variety of tasks, including helping with grocery shopping and cleaning, managing prescriptions and medical appointments, assisting with mobility and transportation, running errands, performing activities of daily living (such as personal hygiene and eating), and providing emotional support. Here are 10 tips for living well as a caregiver.
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Heart Institute scientist develops how-to guide to improve scientific literacy
"How to Read a Scientific Paper in Biomedical Sciences" is an essential tool for anyone involved or interested in communicating science
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Groundbreaking study of e-cigarette cessation to guide clinical practice, say Heart Institute researchers
Researchers at the Heart Institute say a diverse array of tools can help people quit e-cigarettes
Heart Institute lead national effort with $2.8 million for smoking cessation expansion
Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions announced at the Heart Institute new initiatives to reduce tobacco-related harm across the country
Heart Institute transforming how rare cardiac conditions are diagnosed, treated and understood
The Canadian Centre for Rare Cardiac Conditions will host the 3rd Annual Rare Cardiac Conditions Conference on February 28, coinciding with International Rare Disease Day
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Sharing is Caring: Heart Institute research event brings cardiac rehabilitation insights to life
The Heart Institute will hold its second annual Sharing is Caring cardiac rehabilitation research event on Thursday, February 27. Patients, families, caregivers, and community members are invited to take part.
Ten tips for discussing your heart condition with your child
It can be difficult to talk to a child about a heart event or diagnosis, treatments, the prognosis, and the possible changes that may occur in your family as a result. If you are in this situation, here are 10 tips for discussing your heart condition with your child.
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New study shows hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase risk of abnormal heart rhythm
This study, conducted by experts at the Heart Institute, is featured in Circulation
Women’s heart health in national spotlight for Wear Red Canada Day: The initiatives driving awareness and action
Events held in communities throughout Canada will drive awareness and action this February
February is Heart Month 2025
Events throughout the month raise awareness, and fundraising initiatives support the life-saving work of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute