Scientist and assoc prof Robarts Res Inst. Dept. of Med and Phys/Pharm. Schulich School of Med and Dent. UWO. Strategic Advisor, Research Western. UWO.
A heartfelt congratulations to Amanda Adam, one of our Personnel Award for Black Scholars recipients, for her dedication to research on heart failure in the context of diabetes and aging.
Learn more about Amanda's research here: https://t.co/0lYitneIJQ.
@UAlberta #HeartandStrokeScience
Hitting the gym? Get the most out of your workout by eating well before and after with these dietitian-approved recipes that satisfy.
🥬 Try any of these heart-healthy recipes for your next pre- or post-workout meal or snack: https://t.co/bPVpBzULaf.
#NutritionMonth
Snacks marketed to kids may look healthy, but packaging can be misleading. Many of these treats are ultra-processed foods, making up over 60% of the calories that some kids consume.
This #NutritionMonth, learn more about #Marketing2Kids: https://t.co/1J9Ajah8wH
Even though there are some risk factors for heart disease and stroke we cannot control, there is a lot we can do to support our heart and brain health.
Take the Heart & Stroke Risk Screen to beat your risks: https://t.co/yZKt7uWTyF.
#BeatHeartDisease#BeatStroke#HeartMonth
Do people whose diets include more foods high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium – many now identifiable with Canada’s front‑of‑package nutrition labelling system – spend more time in hospital?
A new @UBC study says yes, about 50% more.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/m9A5yPEvCH
According to a new Heart & Stroke report many risk factors remain alarmingly high and some are increasing. We have made progress including through groundbreaking research but more needs to be done to support the heart and brain health.
Read our report: https://t.co/KCjfhRVpJE.
#BeatHeartDisease
#BeatStroke
#HeartMonth
We want to congratulate @NikitaOB1 for receiving the KKG Foundation of Canada Scholarship for her PhD scholarly achievements (her research focuses on novel therapeutic targets for neurological diseases) & service to the community! 🎉Wishing you the best throughout clerkship! 🩺
“Research is an extension of my stethoscope.”
Dr. Robert Hegele is among @CdnMedHallFame’s #2026CMHFInductees. A leader at the intersection of patient care and discovery, his work has transformed how genetic disorders are diagnosed and treated. https://t.co/Wnx6PkSo8S
Heart disease and stroke are the #1 cause of premature death among women in Canada. We're proud to raise awareness of @heartandstroke's Risk Screen tool to help women understand and manage their risk of heart disease and stroke: https://t.co/YxC7UGJ8KP #HeartandStrokeRiskScreen
There are few things disliked more by Journal Editors than solid evidence that the review and Editorial process failed and the ultimate product is incorrect. The scientific community needs to create a climate where recognition and correction of error is expected and admirable
More than $20 million in new federal funding is powering the next wave of biomedical and health research at #SchulichMedDent – reflecting the broad scope of scientific inquiry happening across #LdnOnt.
@CIHR_IRSC@NSERC_CRSNG@SSHRC_CRSH
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Aseemingly healthy person suddenly and unexpectedly collapses, her heart stopped. Cardiac arrest can happen often without warning. But why? Who’s at risk? And how can you protect yourself?
💡❤️ Here's what you should know about cardiac arrest: https://t.co/MXXfMzlFgZ.
Cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure. These terms may seem interchangeable, they’re not.
Understanding the difference between the three is important for getting the right treatment, and potentially saving a life: https://t.co/DePQjvPTrQ.
"And so, the AED just sat there on the floor beside Brock while he died.”
Kim's teenage son died of a cardiac arrest when he could have lived. Now, Kim wants people to know the importance of CPR and AED skills.
Read her story: https://t.co/tXNxuudFCz.
#BeatCardiacArrest
Not all mammalian brains were created the same. The granular prefrontal cortex, an area appearing the novo in primates is wired for mental representations and precise executive control of the rest of the brain. Very important ground-breaking work 👇 https://t.co/gkhEg7tpJG
@InterConHotels Toronto. Another great stay at this hotel. Thank you Ardiz for another smooth check in. Thanks for the room upgrade. In town for @coldplay.