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Breaking borders to improve care for women after uncommon type of heart attack

“SCAD@Heart” is an online peer support program modelled after the Ottawa Heart Institute’s successful Women@Heart Program

How new research is protecting hearts amid shifting climate

The Ottawa Heart Institute is uniting researchers to study environmental stressors on heart health and create tailored solutions for the most vulnerable

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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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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