Simple Steps to Prevent Heart Disease

Sky MattixBlog, Health

Simple Steps to Prevent Heart Disease As February has come to an end so has #HeartMonth 2017. Each day of the month we shared a heart healthy fact with you via social media: Twitter Facebook Google+ If you aren’t following us already we share health tips, safety tips and inspirational news stories on a daily basis. The First Aid Canada team thought this would be a great time to review simple steps you can take to prevent Heart Disease in your life. Heart Disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada so it is important to take the …

5 Physical Activity Tips for a Healthy Heart

Sky MattixBlog, Health

5 Physical Activity Tips for a Healthy Heart We know exercise is good for us, but if it is not something we have already built into our routines in can be difficult to get started. The First Aid Canada team has put together some simple tips on jumpstarting your physical activity to get your heart pumping. It is important to show our hard-working heart some TLC for all that is does for us on a subconscious, daily basis. Take the Stairs  This first tip on our list is to always take the stairs. Whether it be at your office, in …

10 Heart Healthy Foods

Sky MattixBlog, Health

  Happy #HeartMonth! Every year February is celebrated as Heart Month. If you are currently not following us on social media be sure to do so for daily heart health tips: Twitter Facebook Google+ In the spirit of Heart Month we have decided to give you a list of 10 heart healthy foods which you should be incorporating into your diet weekly. These foods are all natural and plant-based to ensure no processed or artificial ingredients. Avocados Did you know avocados are the only fruit that has monounsaturated fat? This is a deliciously good fat which can help to lower …