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Tag Archives: February
Cocoa and your heart
Welcome to my second post for heart month. It is all about cocoa. Cocoa is rich, varied and never boring. Don’t you think we could all use a little cocoa in our lives? Rich in antioxidants makes cocoa the perfect indulgence. In fact, cocoa is one of the highest antioxidant ingredients available. For example, comparing the same amount, dark chocolate has 9080 units of antioxidants, whereas milk chocolate only has 3200 units. The varied health benefits of cocoa have been shown to include positive effects for both the mind and body. The antioxidants flavonoids found in cocoa, may improve blood flow, mood and energy levels. Cocoa is never boring. Our infatuation with cocoa and chocolate first began in the 1500s … Continue reading
February is Heart Month
Every year, the Heart and Stroke Foundation dedicates the month of February as Heart Month. It is used to raise awareness across the country about the serious risks associated with heart disease and stroke. This year’s campaign is titled “Make Death Wait”, with startling and effective commercials used to raise awareness. You can check out the commercials at http://mdw.heartandstroke.ca. According to the Heart and Stroke foundation of Canada, heart disease and stroke are two of the three leading causes of death in Canada, with someone becoming another victim every 7 minutes in Canada. Over the past 40 years, the rates of heart disease and stroke have been steadily declining, with a 25% decrease in the past ten years. What … Continue reading
February is Heart Month
Heart Month was inspired by a fundraising initiative called “Heart Sunday.” The concept was adopted in British Columbia in the mid-1950s; in Ontario in 1958, and has since expanded across the country. http://heartmonth.heartandstroke.ca/site/c.jhLOKYPDLqF/b.5203909/k.BEF8/Home.htm Prevalence: Every 7 minutes in Canada, someone dies from heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are two of the three leading causes of death in Canada. It is the leading cause of death in women. These statistics are based on 2006 data (the latest year available from Statistics Canada). In 2006 cardiovascular disease accounted for: 30% of all deaths in Canada (69,019 deaths – or more than 69,000) 30% of all male deaths 31% of all female deaths Each year, more women than men die … Continue reading