DYK that February is #HeartMonth? This year makes the month extra special for me because I lost my Dad to a heart attack. Now, more than ever, I have come to realize the importance of being heathier and happier. While my family went through an incredibly difficult time, we also understood the importance of giving to a good cause. Instead of flowers or gifts of condolence, we asked our friends and family to make a donation in my Dad’s name to Heart & Stroke. When I heard that this incredible foundation collaborated with iconic Canadian brand Roots Canada to help spread an important message, I knew that it was important to share it with you all. Continue reading “How you can make a difference this #HeartMonth”
Health & Nutrition| It’s time to have The Talk about heart health
For many Canadians from coast to coast, the reality is that heart attacks are a very real risk. Having learnt some of the facts about heart attacks, I realized that it was time to sit down and have “the talk” with my parents about the symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if one day one of us faces this very scary and very real scenario.
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