Janice Obrovac always thought of herself as healthy. She was young, a non-smoker, non-drinker and at a healthy weight. But that all changed when she had a transient ischemic attack (TIA or mini stroke) at the age of 41. This is her story.

Why is this researcher riding a tricycle? Dr. Brian McCrindle wants children born with congenital heart disease to be more physically active.

It's important for you and your children to know how to react when a family member is in distress. The Foundation encourages every household to be prepared, especially in a cardiac emergency, by using the Heart&Stroke CPR Anytime™ Family & Friends™ Personal Learning Program kit.

Canada's Food Guide recommends that you make half of your grain servings whole grain. The Incas, who first cultivated quinoa in the Andes, called quinoa (pronounced keenwa) the mother of all grains. The Guide also suggests that you eat legumes such as lentils often.

Everything from cookies to carrots is available in an organic version, and many parents are wondering if organic products are healthier for their families than conventionally grown foods. This article will explore what organic means, and explain how to choose organic foods wisely.

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Only an estimated 15% of Canadians know how to perform CPR to help someone survive a cardiac arrest. Since 80% of cardiac arrests occur at home or in public places, it is very likely that you could be faced with having to respond to a medical emergency.

February is Heart Month - Every year, tens of thousands of people across Canada put their hearts into making a difference to the lives of others by participating in the Heart and Stroke Foundation's largest grassroots fundraising initiative - Heart Month.

Kyle Jay had a stroke at age 18. Watch the video below to hear his father share Kyle's story. Learn more about stroke by visiting http://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke

Thousands of Canadians die from heart attacks every year because they don't get medical treatment quickly enough. Learn to recognize the signals of a heart attack, so you can react quickly to save a life.